STEM Play: Integrating Inquiry into Learning Centers
()
About this ebook
STEM Play provides varied activities for the most common centers: Art, blocks, dramatic play, literacy, math, science, music and movement. Full of beautiful, fullcolor photos that show the activities in real early childhood classrooms, teachers can easily use the book’s ideas immediately in their curriculum.
STEM Play also includes a “How To” section for teachers who wish to expand on the STEM focus and use themed activities in their learning centers.
Deirdre Englehart
Deirdre Sheridan Englehart, Ed.D, RYT, was an Associate Lecturer in the University of Central Florida's Early Childhood Development and Education program. In 2008, she earned her doctorate degree in curriculum and instruction and early childhood education and previously earned her master's degree in mathematics and science education at the University of Central Florida. She was a previous primary grade teacher in Orange County Public Schools and taught two years as a Teacher-in-Residence at the Orlando Science Center. She taught undergraduate courses in science and technology, creativity, integrated arts and children's literature. She wrote several books for teachers and developed curriculum related to science and integrated arts. She was a part of the team that wrote the Voluntary Pre-K Standards in Florida. Her research interests included children's nonfiction literature, science education and the integration of yoga and movement with young children. Dr. Englehart lived in Deltona, FL. She passed away in 2016.
Read more from Deirdre Englehart
Health, Hygiene, and Nutrition, Grades 1 - 2 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHealth, Hygiene, and Nutrition, Grades 3 - 4 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsInexpensive Science Experiments for Young Children, Grades PK - K Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Related to STEM Play
Related ebooks
The Instant Curriculum, Revised: Over 750 Developmentally Appropriate Learning Activities for Busy Teachers of Young Children Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsJump into Math: Active Learning for Preschool Children Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsGreat Games for Young Children: Over 100 Games to Develop Self-Confidence, Problem-Solving Skills, and Cooperation Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings101 Circle Time Activities, Ages 3 - 6 Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Creating Rooms of Wonder: Valuing and Displaying Children's Work to Enhance the Learning Process Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLet's Take It Outside!: Teacher-Created Activities for Outdoor Learning Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSimple STEAM: 50+ Science Technology Engineering Art and Math Activities for Ages 3 to 6 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHands-On Science and Math: Fun, Fascinating Activities for Young Children Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Teaching STEM Outdoors: Activities for Young Children Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Creative Investigations in Early Engineering and Technology Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCreative Investigations in Early Math Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCreative Investigations in Early Science Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSTEAM Concepts for Infants and Toddlers Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMaking and Tinkering With STEM: Solving Design Challenges With Young Children Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Ooey Gooey® Handbook: Identifying and Creating Child-Centered Environments Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMore than Magnets, Standards Edition: Science Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWhere’s the Math?: Books, Games, and Routines to Spark Children's Thinking Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCount on Math: Activities for Small Hands and Lively Minds Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Building on Emergent Curriculum: The Power of Play for School Readiness Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSand and Water Play: Simple, Creative Activities for Young Children Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Creative Block Play: A Comprehensive Guide to Learning through Building Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Baby Steps to STEM: Infant and Toddler Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Activities Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Curious Kid's Science Book: 100+ Creative Hands-On Activities for Ages 4-8 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWhat's Your STEM?: Activities to Discover Your Child's Potential in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsInquiry-Based Early Learning Environments: Creating, Supporting, and Collaborating Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsStoryMaking: The Maker Movement Approach to Literacy for Early Learners Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsPreschool Math Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Early Childhood Education For You
Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler: Tackling These Crazy Awesome Years—No Time-outs Needed Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Play Therapy Basic Training Workbook: A Manual for Living and Learning the Child Centered Play Therapy Philospophy Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Mister Rogers Effect: 7 Secrets to Bringing Out the Best in Yourself and Others from America's Beloved Neighbor Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Brave Little Unicorn: Early Reader - Children's Picture Books Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Cultivating the Genius of Black Children: Strategies to Close the Achievement Gap in the Early Years Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Budding Reader Book Set 1: Cat and Rat Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Understanding Waldorf Education: Teaching from the Inside Out Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Crocodile Teeth: Early Reader - Children's Picture Books Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Learn to Read with Phonics - Book 1: Learn to Read Rapidly in as Little as Six Months Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5How to Teach a Child to Read from Scratch Step-by-Step? Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsDevelopmental Milestones of Young Children Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Preschoolers and Kindergartners Moving and Learning: A Physical Education Curriculum Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsTeaching Kids to Think: 5 Ways Parents Can Avoid Giving Into Instant Gratification Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Teaching Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Larry's Pink Tail: Early Reader - Children's Picture Books Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Before The Squiggle Code (A Roadmap To Reading): DOG ON A LOG Pup Books, #1 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsTheories of Childhood, Second Edition: An Introduction to Dewey, Montessori, Erikson, Piaget & Vygotsky Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves, Second Edition Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Encyclopedia of Infant and Toddler Activities, revised Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Montessori's Own Handbook Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Ready? Get Set. Go!: A Brief Guide to Working with New Readers Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSimple Signing with Young Children, Revised: A Guide for Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Teachers, rev. ed. Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Language of Art: Reggio-Inspired Studio Practices in Early Childhood Settings Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Global Art: Activities, Projects, and Inventions from Around the World Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Leonard and the Magical Carrot: A Magical Story for Children Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The 7 Deadly Sins of Writing Children's Books Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Reviews for STEM Play
0 ratings0 reviews