Playful STEAM Learning in the Early Years An Educator's Guide to ScreenFree Explorations

<p><b>“This essential guide shows readers developmentally appropriate and equitable approaches to deliver important STEAM skills to young children in ways that are both impactful and fun.” —Julie Dobrow, Tufts University</b><br><br>Early childhood educators know the benefits of young children exploring STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math), but many products and apps on the market are cost-prohibitive, confusing, and not playful or developmentally appropriate. <i>Playful STEAM Learning in the Early Years</i> addresses these barriers head-on, sharing practical approaches for introducing STEAM that are simple to implement and engaging for both children and adults. The authors provide evidence-based, hands-on strategies as well as a practical framework to effectively integrate STEAM learning in the early grades (pre-K to 3rd grade).<br><br><b>Book Features:</b></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Provides tips and strategies rooted in existing frameworks and guidelines, as well as the authors’ original research on the cognitive and socioemotional benefits of STEAM experiences.</li><li>Empowers early childhood educators working in any setting (informal, formal, or home settings).</li><li>Describes a new framework for the equitable design and implementation of play-based STEAM learning in early childhood settings.</li></ul>