Introduction (10 minutes). Participants will share on a Padlet how they incorporate STEAM with their younger students. Time will be given for participants to share how they use the various tools (15 minutes). Overview of why STEAM activities are important in the PreK-2 classrooms and an overview of the Engineering Design Process (20 minutes). Present various STEAM activities. Attendees will have time to experiment with some of the activities. (30 minutes). Follow-up time for questions and observations and Action Plan (15 minutes).
Process: The presenter will guide the participants through the various tools and resources that can be used for implementing STEAM activities in the PreK-2 classroom. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in collaborative, hands-on STEAM activities to enhance critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity skills among the children.
Participants will have an opportunity at the end of the session to complete this action plan: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1or_uu-GUKRA1F9uZFKae_3xZwXvt-Y0FvKFFdZ0XF8A/edit?usp=sharing
-STEM in Early Education - ISTE:
https://cms-live-media.iste.org/ISTE_ASCD_GM_STEM_Guide-6.2.25.pdf
-Integrating STEM/STEAM Learning into the Preschool Classroom:
https://nwcommons.nwciowa.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1659&context=education_masters
-Breaking Down STEAM for Young Children:
https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/tyc/feb2020/breaking-down-steam
-10 Benefits of STEAM Education in Early Childhood: https://www.klaschools.com/insights/benefits-of-steam-early-childhood-education
-Why STEAM Matters in Early Childhood Education:
https://littlescholarsnyc.com/steam-education-in-early-childhood/
-What Is STEAM and Why Is It Important for Your Child?:
https://newhorizonacademy.net/what-is-steam-and-why-is-it-important-for-your-child/
-Why is STEM Education Important in Early Childhood?:
https://bayarea.hibaacademy.org/en/post/importance-stem-early-childhood-education
-Understanding STEAM and How Children Use It:
https://headstart.gov/publication/understanding-steam-how-children-use-it
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