Teaching STEM in the early years : activities for integrating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics /

Moomaw, Sally, 1948-

Teaching STEM in the early years : activities for integrating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics / [print] Sally Moomaw, EdD. - St. Paul, Minnesota : Redleaf Press, (c)2013. - xi, 227 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm

Includes bibliographical references.

STEM education -- STEM learning centers -- STEM throughout the classroom -- STEM outdoors -- STEM in a project-centered curriculum -- Quick STEM activities -- STEM-based field trips.

"The foundation for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education begins in the early years. This book provides more than ninety activities and learning center ideas that seamlessly integrate STEM throughout early childhood classrooms. These hands-on STEM experiences enhance cooking, art, and music activities, block play and sensory table exploration, and field trips and outdoor time. Information on assessment and early learning standards is also provided. Sally Moomaw, EdD, has spent much of her career researching and teaching STEM education. She is an assistant professor at the University of Cincinnati and the author of several early education books"-- "The foundation for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education begins in the early years. Teaching STEM in the Early Years provides activities and learning center ideas that seamlessly integrate STEM throughout your early childhood classroom"--



9781605541211

2012037237


Science--Study and teaching (Early childhood)--United States.
Technology--Study and teaching (Early childhood)--United States.
Engineering--Study and teaching (Early childhood)--United States.
Mathematics--Study and teaching (Early childhood)--United States.
Science--Study and teaching (Early childhood)--United States.
Technology--Study and teaching (Early childhood)--United States.

LB1139.M817.T433 2013 LB1139