STEM

Tips for teaching STEM

Encourage your child to notice things and explore their environment
Encourage your child to describe things they see and do (5 Senses- Touch, Taste, Smell, Sight, Sound)
Use the "what" question to promote discussions between you and your child and allow for them to ask you questions. (Examples- "What is the rabbit doing?" "What shapes do you see on the path?"
Promote curiosity and imagination

Sprouting Seeds

Materials Needed:

Plastic zip top baggie
Paper Towel or Cotton Balls
Seeds
Directions

Walking Rainbow

Materials Needed:

6 Glass jars or cups
Paper Towels
Food Coloring (red, yellow and blue)
Directions

Float or Sink

Fill a tub with water.
Gather objects from around the house or yard.
Predict what objects will float/sink.
Try out each object.
Discuss "what" they see happening.

Nature Walk

Take a walk with your child.
Let them explore their surroundings.
Ask questions and encourage more exploration. "What are the ants doing?" "What is happening to all of the trees?"
Allow them to collect what peaks their interest (flower buds, seeds, leaves, rocks, etc.) Use that for a time to practice counting.
Use a magnifying glass or binoculars to explore further and investigate.

Five things parents can do every day to help develop STEM skills from a young ageEarly STEM skills are as important as early literacy skills. Parents can help their preschoolers develop STEM skills by working these simple techniques into everyday activities.

Environmental education and STEM education overlap significantly when teaching young children. For both types of education, getting outside to explore the natural world are central features.naturalstart.org/feature-stories/engaging-children-stem-education-early

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