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Books that Promote STEM/STEAM Learning in Early Childhood

An enhanced emphasis on STEM/STEAM learning at all levels of education is a trend that continues to gain support. Based on the results of several national testing efforts, it is apparent that students in the United States need a stronger focus on the mathematics and science areas to be competitive globally. Integration of STEM in the early years exposes young children to a problem-solving approach to learning that aligns with their own curiosity. The integration of STEM in these critical years of early childhood may spark an interest in and increase preparation in these fields in the future, which could lead to interest in STEM careers. The list of resources below will guide teachers in incorporating STEAM learning to their current centers, activities, and curriculum by causing children to wonder, investigate, and make their own discoveries.
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Books for Facilitating Open-Ended, Student-Led Learning

We know that children learn best and most naturally through open-ended exploration and self-directed trial and error. After all, humans have been learning this way for a very long time. But practically implementing this kind of discovery and learning in a classroom setting can seem like a daunting undertaking! The list of resources below will show teachers how to set up open-ended learning experiences that will promote natural curiosity, facilitate independent problem solving, and spark creativity.
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Books for Stimulating Early Math Development

According to international research, there is an overwhelming need to focus on appropriate early math development. However, most early childhood educators have received very little formal training in math for the early years. We have curated this list of resources to help early educators bridge that gap and bulk up their math curriculum in fun, engaging, and developmentally appropriate ways for young children.
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How to Provoke Curiosity in STEAM Learning: Q&A with Angela Eckhoff, PhD

Gryphon House author Angela Eckhoff, PhD recently hosted a webinar about how teachers can bring STEAM learning into the classroom, using a child-centered approach. Dr. Eckhoff shares key strategies and tips to promote STEAM learning in the classroom during segments of less-structured time. Learn more in Provoking Curiosity: Student-Led STEAM Learning for Pre-K to Third Grade.
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Putting the ‘A’ Back in STEAM

We’ve all heard the praises of teaching science, technology, engineering, and math—STEM—but we often let the arts fall by the wayside. The current push from STEM to STEAM education urges teachers to bring art-based learning back into the curriculum, but the question is: Why? What does art have to offer young learners?
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Easy Does It: Teaching Science is Not Just for Scientists

STEAM is a hot topic these days. Almost every early learning curriculum is focused on those five letters. Science, technology, engineering, art, and math make up the core of contemporary education, which is why there are so many great resources dedicated to integrating these concepts into classroom and home learning!
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Helping Families Kick-Start Kindergarten Readiness

Even though it’s only February, families with four year olds are already talking about next year’s trip to kindergarten. Entering kindergarten is one of the biggest milestones in a young child’s life; it’s their first time being away from home all day, their first time meeting new children, and their first year of classroom learning! While all of these are exciting things, they can cause parents to wonder “Is my child prepared for kindergarten? What does she really need to know by now?”
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How Learning Experiences Differ in a Project-Based Preschool

The Project Approach is a method of teaching using hands-on projects and activities as the main means for teaching. Projects illustrate anything from science concepts to literacy skills to artistic creativity.
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What is an Anchor Chart?

Posters are a staple of any classroom, but anchor charts take simple displays of information to the next level! Exactly what is an anchor chart? Teachers make anchor charts during a lesson to reinforce instruction. When the teacher demonstrates a step or concept during the lesson, she then adds this information to the chart. When the lesson is finished, the anchor chart is displayed in the classroom to “anchor” students’ future thinking!
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Learning Through Investigations With the Project Approach

Introduced to early childhood education almost a century ago, the project approach to learning gives children the freedom to follow their own interests, gain deeper understanding, and figure out solutions in their own unique way. A project is an extended, in-depth investigation of a real-world topic, and supplements curriculums with opportunities for children to seek knowledge through sensory, first-hand explorations. Whether they involve an entire class, or small groups, project based learning ideas are flexible and engaging, allowing teachers the freedom to introduce exciting new topics to their classrooms that align with the interests of their students.
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Related Book: Picturing the Project Approach

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