Inspiring today’s children
to invent tomorrow
Fuel Your Child’s Passion for STEM
Year-round, hands-on learning for students in grades K-8
Welcome to the Talcott Mountain Science Center & Academy, where students in grades K-8 embark on a thrilling journey of discovery and learning! Let us nurture your child’s passion for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through hands-on learning in one or more of the following programs:
Talcott Mountain Academy — Where K-8 gifted and talented students thrive in a fun, challenging and supportive environment. With a full curriculum, differentiated instruction, and passionate teaching staff, students learn to ask questions, find answers, and unlock their full potential.
STEM Programs at Talcott Mountain — Encourage learning year-round with Talcott’s Summer of STEM Adventures, and Saturday & School Vacation programs for students in grades K-8. Talcott’s carefully crafted programs spark your child’s innate sense of curiosity with hands-on experiments and creative learning inspired by science and our mountaintop campus. As a result, they’re fully engaged in the learning process which helps them develop their teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Ultimately, children realize that learning is fun, and they develop a love of learning that lasts a lifetime. Learn more about upcoming programs that will empower your child to reach new heights in their academic and personal growth!
What’s happening on the mountain
๐ TMA Students Make Their Voices Heard! ๐
Students at Talcott Mountain Academy experienced the excitement of election season by participating in their very own student council election last week! After weeks of campaigning by many of their classmates, students were excited to finally enter the TMA Voting Hall to cast their ballots for the 2024/25 Student Council Officers and Suite Representatives. After their votes were cast, students received an "I Voted" sticker that many proudly displayed for the rest of the day. Everyone was thrilled to come together for this event and have their voices be heard! ๐ณ๏ธ
Thank you to all who participated and helped make this election a memorable experience; and congratulations to the winners who represent our 2024/25 Student Council Officers & Leadership Team:
๐ President: Arya
๐ Vice President: Kwabena
๐ Secretary: Raji
๐ Character Counts Representative: Sheldon
๐ Suites A & B Representative: Penelope
๐ Suites I & II Representative: Anya
๐ Suite III, IV & V Representative: Nikhil
Each role is essential for fostering school spirit, organizing events, and voicing student concerns. We encourage all interested students to get involved, showcase your leadership skills, and share your ideas for upcoming school events! ๐ชโจ
#Leadership #SchoolSpirit #getinvolved #talcottscience #TalcottMountainAcademy #GoOutAndVote
๐ TMA Students Make Their Voices Heard! ๐
Students at Talcott Mountain Academy experienced the excitement of election season by participating in their very own student council election last week! After weeks of campaigning by many of their classmates, students were excited to finally enter the TMA Voting Hall to cast their ballots for the 2024/25 Student Council Officers and Suite Representatives. After their votes were cast, students received an "I Voted" sticker that many proudly displayed for the rest of the day. Everyone was thrilled to come together for this event and have their voices be heard! ๐ณ๏ธ
Thank you to all who participated and helped make this election a memorable experience; and congratulations to the winners who represent our 2024/25 Student Council Officers & Leadership Team:
๐ President: Arya
๐ Vice President: Kwabena
๐ Secretary: Raji
๐ Character Counts Representative: Sheldon
๐ Suites A & B Representative: Penelope
๐ Suites I & II Representative: Anya
๐ Suite III, IV & V Representative: Nikhil
Each role is essential for fostering school spirit, organizing events, and voicing student concerns. We encourage all interested students to get involved, showcase your leadership skills, and share your ideas for upcoming school events! ๐ชโจ
#Leadership #SchoolSpirit #getinvolved #talcottscience #TalcottMountainAcademy #GoOutAndVote
๐ฟโจ Upper suite students had an incredible trip to UConn! They explored the Biodiversity Research Collections, getting a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how specimens are prepared and storedโeverything from tapeworms in jars to stuffed owls and jaguar skulls! ๐ฆ๐
In the Botanical Conservatory, they went on a scavenger hunt to discover amazing plant adaptations. ๐ฑ๐
And of course, no trip is complete without a stop at the famous UConn Dairy Bar for some delicious ice cream! ๐ฆ Plus, we got to visit some friendly cows! ๐
What a fantastic day of learning and fun! #UConnTrip #Biodiversity #NatureLovers #TalcottMountainAcademy #STEAM #talcottscience
๐ฟโจ Upper suite students had an incredible trip to UConn! They explored the Biodiversity Research Collections, getting a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how specimens are prepared and storedโeverything from tapeworms in jars to stuffed owls and jaguar skulls! ๐ฆ๐
In the Botanical Conservatory, they went on a scavenger hunt to discover amazing plant adaptations. ๐ฑ๐
And of course, no trip is complete without a stop at the famous UConn Dairy Bar for some delicious ice cream! ๐ฆ Plus, we got to visit some friendly cows! ๐
What a fantastic day of learning and fun! #UConnTrip #Biodiversity #NatureLovers #TalcottMountainAcademy #STEAM #talcottscience
๐ Happy World Teachersโ Day! ๐
Today, we honor all teachers around the world for the incredible work they do every day! From sparking curiosity to shaping young minds, teachers are the foundation of knowledge, creativity, and innovation. ๐๐ก
A special shoutout to our amazing educators at Talcott Mountain Science Center & Academyโthank you for going above and beyond to inspire our students through hands-on learning and inquiry-based STEM education. Your passion and dedication are helping to shape the future of science, technology, and beyond!
To all teachersโyour hard work makes a difference, and we appreciate you! Letโs celebrate the educators who inspire, empower, and guide us all. ๐๐
Drop a comment below to show your appreciation for the incredible teachers in your life! ๐
#WorldTeachersDay #ThankYouTeachers #TalcottMountainAcademy #STEMEducation #InspireTomorrow
๐ Happy World Teachersโ Day! ๐
Today, we honor all teachers around the world for the incredible work they do every day! From sparking curiosity to shaping young minds, teachers are the foundation of knowledge, creativity, and innovation. ๐๐ก
A special shoutout to our amazing educators at Talcott Mountain Science Center & Academyโthank you for going above and beyond to inspire our students through hands-on learning and inquiry-based STEM education. Your passion and dedication are helping to shape the future of science, technology, and beyond!
To all teachersโyour hard work makes a difference, and we appreciate you! Letโs celebrate the educators who inspire, empower, and guide us all. ๐๐
Drop a comment below to show your appreciation for the incredible teachers in your life! ๐
#WorldTeachersDay #ThankYouTeachers #TalcottMountainAcademy #STEMEducation #InspireTomorrow
๐๐ฆ What a fantastic week at TMA! Our students dove into a variety of biology activities, from pinning insects to exploring geology with Mr. Craig, and even dissecting squid!
As part of their marine science unit, Suites I and II took on the challenge of squid dissection to learn more about the mollusca phylum. They discovered the different parts of the squid, including the penโthe "shell" that connects them to other sea creatures in the mollusca family.
Students had a blast dipping the pen in the ink sac and signing their names, identifying the gender, and even removing the lens from their highly evolved eyes and their bird-like beaks. ๐ฆโจ
Itโs been a week full of exploration and hands-on learning! #MarineScience #TMAAdventures #LearningByDoing #talcottscience #TalcottMountainAcademy #STEAM #Biodiversity
๐๐ฆ What a fantastic week at TMA! Our students dove into a variety of biology activities, from pinning insects to exploring geology with Mr. Craig, and even dissecting squid!
As part of their marine science unit, Suites I and II took on the challenge of squid dissection to learn more about the mollusca phylum. They discovered the different parts of the squid, including the penโthe "shell" that connects them to other sea creatures in the mollusca family.
Students had a blast dipping the pen in the ink sac and signing their names, identifying the gender, and even removing the lens from their highly evolved eyes and their bird-like beaks. ๐ฆโจ
Itโs been a week full of exploration and hands-on learning! #MarineScience #TMAAdventures #LearningByDoing #talcottscience #TalcottMountainAcademy #STEAM #Biodiversity
๐TMA`s Weekly Wrap-Up: Science and Creativity in Action! ๐
What an incredible week itโs been on our mountaintop campus! Our students dove into hands-on experiments and creative projects that sparked their imaginations. From building sturdy structures with marshmallows ๐ฌ to engineering the ultimate egg drop challenge ๐ฅ, everyone put their problem-solving skills to the test!
We also had a blast painting our ideas to life ๐จ and exploring the microscopic world under the lenses of our microscopes ๐ฌ. Itโs amazing to see how much they learned while having so much fun!
Huge shout out to our curious and innovative students for their hard work this week. Canโt wait to see what weโll explore next!
#TalcottMountainAcademy #STEMEducation #ClassroomFun #talcottscience #STEAM #WeeklyWrapUp #HandsOnLearning #CreativityInTheClassroom
๐TMA`s Weekly Wrap-Up: Science and Creativity in Action! ๐
What an incredible week itโs been on our mountaintop campus! Our students dove into hands-on experiments and creative projects that sparked their imaginations. From building sturdy structures with marshmallows ๐ฌ to engineering the ultimate egg drop challenge ๐ฅ, everyone put their problem-solving skills to the test!
We also had a blast painting our ideas to life ๐จ and exploring the microscopic world under the lenses of our microscopes ๐ฌ. Itโs amazing to see how much they learned while having so much fun!
Huge shout out to our curious and innovative students for their hard work this week. Canโt wait to see what weโll explore next!
#TalcottMountainAcademy #STEMEducation #ClassroomFun #talcottscience #STEAM #WeeklyWrapUp #HandsOnLearning #CreativityInTheClassroom
This week TMA students had a blast meeting Spunky, our friendly rose hair tarantula! ๐ท๏ธ๐ The excitement was palpable as they learned about her habitat, diet, and quirky behaviors. It`s amazing to see curiosity and courage in actionโmany were brave enough to hold her!
Education comes alive when we can interact with creatures like Spunky. ๐๐ A huge thank you to everyone for being such great hands-on learners! We canโt wait for more fun discoveries in Dr. Z`s classroom!
#TalcottMountainAcademy #STEMEducation #ThankYouTeachers #CelebrateNature
#ClassroomFun #HandsOnLearning
This week TMA students had a blast meeting Spunky, our friendly rose hair tarantula! ๐ท๏ธ๐ The excitement was palpable as they learned about her habitat, diet, and quirky behaviors. It`s amazing to see curiosity and courage in actionโmany were brave enough to hold her!
Education comes alive when we can interact with creatures like Spunky. ๐๐ A huge thank you to everyone for being such great hands-on learners! We canโt wait for more fun discoveries in Dr. Z`s classroom!
#TalcottMountainAcademy #STEMEducation #ThankYouTeachers #CelebrateNature
#ClassroomFun #HandsOnLearning
๐๐ณ Happy National Johnny Appleseed Day! ๐ณ๐
Today TMA celebrates the legacy of John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed, on his birthday, September 26! This day not only honors his love for planting apple trees across America but also marks the peak of apple harvesting season.
Letโs embrace the spirit of generosity and sustainability that Johnny embodied! Whether you`re picking apples, baking a pie, or simply enjoying a fresh apple, take a moment to appreciate nature`s bounty. ๐๐
TMSCA would like to thank our special guest "Johnny Appleseed"!
Check out our apple adventure pictures from today`s special activities.๐โจ #JohnnyAppleseedDay #AppleHarvest #CelebrateNature
๐๐ณ Happy National Johnny Appleseed Day! ๐ณ๐
Today TMA celebrates the legacy of John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed, on his birthday, September 26! This day not only honors his love for planting apple trees across America but also marks the peak of apple harvesting season.
Letโs embrace the spirit of generosity and sustainability that Johnny embodied! Whether you`re picking apples, baking a pie, or simply enjoying a fresh apple, take a moment to appreciate nature`s bounty. ๐๐
TMSCA would like to thank our special guest "Johnny Appleseed"!
Check out our apple adventure pictures from today`s special activities.๐โจ #JohnnyAppleseedDay #AppleHarvest #CelebrateNature
๐๐ Happy Autumnal Equinox from Talcott Mountain Science Center & Academy! ๐๐
Today, at 8:43am, we celebrate the Autumnal Equinox, the first day of fall! ๐๐ On this day, the sun shines directly on the equator, giving us nearly equal hours of daylight and night. As we move forward, the days will get shorter and the nights longer, preparing us for the cooler months ahead.
To celebrate the season, our kindergarten and 1st grade students invite you to our Poetry Cafรฉ! ๐ค๐ Theyโve been hard at work creating a Fall Acrostic poem, capturing all the wonderful things that come with autumn. Weโll be crafting a new poem for each season throughout the year โ such a fun and creative way to welcome the changes in nature!
Hereโs to crisp air, colorful leaves, and the magic of fall! ๐๐
#HappyFall #AutumnalEquinox #PoetryCafe #STEMinNature #TalcottMountainAcademy #talcottscience
๐๐ Happy Autumnal Equinox from Talcott Mountain Science Center & Academy! ๐๐
Today, at 8:43am, we celebrate the Autumnal Equinox, the first day of fall! ๐๐ On this day, the sun shines directly on the equator, giving us nearly equal hours of daylight and night. As we move forward, the days will get shorter and the nights longer, preparing us for the cooler months ahead.
To celebrate the season, our kindergarten and 1st grade students invite you to our Poetry Cafรฉ! ๐ค๐ Theyโve been hard at work creating a Fall Acrostic poem, capturing all the wonderful things that come with autumn. Weโll be crafting a new poem for each season throughout the year โ such a fun and creative way to welcome the changes in nature!
Hereโs to crisp air, colorful leaves, and the magic of fall! ๐๐
#HappyFall #AutumnalEquinox #PoetryCafe #STEMinNature #TalcottMountainAcademy #talcottscience