It’s Time to Learn & Explore at The Soar Lab – A Museum-like Experience for Children Featuring Sheila Halpin and Angela Knapek

In this episode of Connecting Communities, Leah Verier-Dunn talks with Sheila Halpin and Angela Knapek from Soar in 4 about the opening of their new children’s museum-like learning lab. Soar Lab is a new Manatee County neighborhood gem that families must check out! With a focus on the importance of family engagement, the three discuss all that one can expect when they show up at the Soar Lab. 

Timestamps 

• 00:30 - Intro
• 01:24 - Sheila talks about the history of Soar in 4 and how she got here
• 03:40 - Angela discusses how she became involved in Soar in 4
• 05:51 - Sheila shares the mission of Soar in 4 
• 09:15 - Angela talks about why this work is so important for the community
• 10:05 - Sheila gives information about their Pop-up events at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
• 12:22 - Sheila opens up about what sparked the idea for the Soar Lab
• 16:09 - Sheila talks about the journey of the Soar Lab
• 21:01 - Angela reveals some of the interactive exhibits at the Soar Lab 
• 24:19   Hours and ways to come to the Soar Lab with your family
• 26:35 - Big Picture Small Steps
• 27:03 - Angela and Sheila share their long-term goals for the Soar Lab
• 29:24 - Angela and Sheila discuss the importance of hands-on learning

Links to Learn More

• Soar in 4 Website
• Soar in 4 events at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
• Soar in 4 - Soar Lab
• Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Website
• The Patterson Foundation Website
• More Connecting Communities podcasts
• Blog: It’s Time to Learn & Explore at The Soar Lab – A Museum-like Experience for Children

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