Carrie Sanders, Maryland State Library & Jill Hutchison, St. Mary's County Library
STEM and Preschoolers are a match made in Library Heaven. Explore the Early Learning Standards to find out what Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math look like for 3 to 5-year-olds. Then learn how to coach preschoolers, parents, and caregivers to predict, test, observe, and explore with open-ended questions. Learn how STEM can support Early Literacy; see examples of successful programs & materials; try hands-on activities; and discover a wealth of resources and templates to plan your own Preschool STEM programs.
At the conclusion of the program, participants will be able to...