A in STEAM: Lesson Plans and Activities for Integrating Art, Ages 0-8

This guidebook provides a comprehensive approach to teaching STEM content through the arts in early childhood programs, featuring playful activities and lesson plans that bridge early academic learning with social, emotional, physical, and mental development.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 16 November 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Discover new and exciting ways to engage young minds in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) learning through the arts in your early childhood program! This innovative and comprehensive guidebook is designed to help educators create engaging and effective learning experiences that combine early academic learning with social, emotional, physical, and mental development.

Chapters in the guidebook are filled with playful activities that are divided by age bands, ensuring that they are suitable for children of different ages. These activities seamlessly bridge early academic learning with active engagement in the arts, fostering a love for learning and creativity.

Each activity is carefully structured to include a materials list, safety concerns, key takeaways, and related readings. Additionally, explicit connections to research and national standards are made, making it easier for educators to align their teaching with educational goals.

With clear and concise lesson plans that walk educators through activities in music, dance, media arts, visual arts, and theater, it becomes effortless to bring development and learning through movement and creativity to your classroom or program.

By incorporating the arts into STEM education, children are able to develop critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and creativity, all essential components for success in the 21st century. The arts also help to promote social and emotional development, as children learn to collaborate, communicate, and express themselves through artistic expression.

So, whether you are an early childhood educator, a teacher, or a parent looking to enhance your child's learning experience, this guidebook is a valuable resource. It provides you with the tools and inspiration you need to create engaging and effective STEM learning experiences that will inspire and empower young minds.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to unlock the full potential of your young learners through the power of the arts! Get your copy of the guidebook today and start exploring new and exciting ways to teach STEM content through the arts in your early childhood program.

Weight: 600g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367819057