Welcome Educators & Families to Trade Explorers™

Trade Explorers™ helps students discover how Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) come to life through the world of skilled trades. Our programs are designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and introduce real-world problem solving in age-appropriate, engaging ways. 

For Educators

 Trade Explorers™: Discover Curriculum (Grades 3–5)

 Exploring STEM Through the World of Skilled Trades

Trade Explorers™: Discover is a 6-week supplemental STEM enrichment curriculum through hands-on learning and real-world trade exploration, designed for upper elementary students. It introduces skilled trades while reinforcing foundational STEM concepts through hands-on learning.

Program Highlights

• Grades 3–5

• 6-week flexible pacing

• Supplemental / Enrichment

• Hands-on activities

• Common classroom materials

• Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Explore a sample lesson from the Trade Explorers™ Discover Curriculum (Grades 3–5) to see the structure and instructional approach. 

Trade Explorers™: Discover is designed to support classroom instruction and does not replace required core curriculum. 

For Families

Hands-On STEM Learning at Home (Grades 3–5) 

Trade Explorers™ helps families introduce children to real-world careers through hands-on, age-appropriate learning. The Discover Curriculum (Grades 3–5) is designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and connect everyday STEM concepts to the skilled trades that keep our communities running.

Families can use Trade Explorers to:

• Support classroom learning at home
  
  

• Explore STEM and career topics together
  
  

• Encourage problem-solving and critical thinking
  
  

• Introduce children to a wide range of skilled trade careers
  
  

Lessons are easy to follow, require common household materials, and include bilingual (English & Spanish) vocabulary to support diverse learners.

Whether used for enrichment, homeschooling, or family learning time, Trade Explorers™ helps students see how what they learn in school connects to real jobs and real skills.

Explore a sample lesson to see how Trade Explorers works for families.