What is STEM and why is it important in the early years?What effective teaching strategies and curricula help children learn mathematics, science, and engineering? Break down each separately and be specific.

Ch 13

 Effective Practices in Early Childhood Education

Ch. #13 – Teaching Children to Investigate and Solve Problems (STEM) (10)

1. What is STEM and why is it important in the early years?

2. What effective teaching strategies and curricula help children learn mathematics, science, and engineering? Break down each separately and be specific.

3. Read, “Becoming an Intentional Teacher: Early Childhood Engineering” and respond to the “Reflection” prompt. Pg 478