STEM in Early Childhood Education: How Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Strengthen Learning 1st Edition

This book gives us a reason to be hopeful. The editors and authors of this important work disclose the best kept secret in the halls of educational bureaucracy: Children are natural born scientists! The book provides both the rationales and the recipes for assimilating STEM into early childhood education. The roll out of ideas – from conceptual frameworks to “tinkering/making” to wider world relevance – builds a convincing case. If ever there was a time to revise our paradigm for educating young children, it is now. As Buckminster Fuller opined: “Everyone is born a genius, but the process of living de-geniuses them. It’s time for us to nurture the genius.”It’s time for STEM IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.

Great book reporting how STEM can be integrated into in Early childhood education. All authors are experts and they highlight recent research and practical ideas. This book provides a solid foundation on STEM in early childhood and lots of practical ideas not only in classrooms but also outside classrooms.

A useful book for educators and researchers on incorporating STEM in early childhood settings. This book brings together the perspectives of a range of experts in the fields of science, engineering, educational technology, and more. A great read!

Interested in engaging young learners in STEM? This book provides a valuable resource for educators and researchers. It shines a spotlight on best practices in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, unpacking in accessible language rationales for STEM for young children. Rich examples in each chapter help the reader to consider new possibilities for their learning spaces.