Teaching STEM in the Early Years: Activities for Integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
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| Rating | : | 4.19 (797 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1605541214 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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Stacy Rowland said Five Stars. Read every word and will use this often as a resource!!. "Five Stars" according to Dion. Great Value and excellent resource. Provides background, lots of ideas and examples If you are an early childhood educator looking for some help engaging your students in STEM activities without having to break the bank or use up all your spare time, this could be the book for you. After providing some helpful background on what STEM is, this book is full of
Dr. A must have for all!”Dr. Moomaw has assembled an easy to use guide for teachers to navigate the waters of integration based upon best practices and her many years of experience in this realm. The clear visuals and comprehensive lesson overviews allow for seamless lesson creation and implementation.”Jaumall Davis, preschool intervention teacher, Cincinnati Public Schools. Carla C. Johnson, associate professor of science education, University of Cincinnati, and editor, School Science and Mathematics JournalCreative and innovative STEM learning centers. A great resource for easing teachers into the world of STEM
She is the author of eight other Redleaf Press books and a frequent presenter at workshops and conferences across the country. These engaging, developmentally appropriate activities maximize children’s learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Moomaw’s research and teaching is in the area of STEM education.. Each experience combines at least two STEM disciplines and incorporates materials and situations that are interesting and meaningful to children. Use this book to discover the many possibilities for teaching STEM to young children, including ideas forLearning centersCooking, art, music, block play, and sensory table activitiesOutdoor timeProject-centered curriculumQuick activities that require minimal preparation on your partField tripsWith the growing focus on early childhood mathematics and science, this book is a much-needed resource for every early childhood classroom. More than 85 activities that support and extend children’s learning in the four STEM disciplinesStimulate and engage children’s thinking as you integrate STEM experiences throughout your classroom. Much of Dr. It will encourage you to think differently about STEM education, and you will see how easy it is to accommodate curriculum goals and learning standards in math and science activities.Sally Moomaw, EdD, is an assistant professor of early childhood education at the University of Cincinnati