STEM Play : Integrating Inquiry into Learning Centers.

STEM Play : Integrating Inquiry into Learning Centers.

Most early childhood teachers are using learning centers in the classroom, but do not approach them in ways that fully support a variety of learning opportunities. This book approaches learning centers through the STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) lens, and shares how themes can be integ...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Englehart, Deirdre
Other Authors: Mitchell, Debby, Albers-Biddle, Junie, Jennings-Towle, Kelly, Forestieri, Marnie
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Beltsville : Gryphon House Inc., 2016.
Subjects:
Science > Study and teaching (Preschool) > Activity programs.
Education, Preschool > Activity programs.
Play.
play (recreation)
Education, Preschool > Activity programs
Play
Science > Study and teaching (Preschool) > Activity programs
Drama
Drama.
Théâtre.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • How to use this book
  • Ways to use learning centers
  • Chapter 1. Enhancing the focus on STEM. Supporting STEM in centers ; Providing time and materials ; Planning for classroom management ; Behavior management
  • Chapter 2. Art center. Examples of STEM learning ; Examples in other areas ; Art center activities: no theme ; Art center activities using the theme of color
  • Chapter 3. Block center. Examples of STEM learning ; Examples in other areas ; Block center activities: no theme ; Block center activities using the zoo theme
  • Chapter 4. Dramatic play center. Examples of STEM learning ; Examples in other areas ; Dramatic play center activities: no theme ; Dramatic play center activities using the restaurant theme
  • Chapter 5. Literacy center. Examples of STEM learning ; Examples in other areas ; Literacy center activities: no theme ; Literacy center activities using the theme of castles, fairies, and bears, Oh my!
  • Chapter 6. Mathematics center. Examples of STEM learning ; Examples in other areas ; Mathematic center activities: no theme ; Mathematics center activities using the theme of learning about myself and my world
  • Chapter 7. Music and movement center. Examples of STEM learning ; Examples in other areas ; Music and movement activities: no theme ; music and movement center activities using the theme of sounds all around us
  • Chapter 8. Science center. Examples of STEM learning ; Examples in other areas ; Science center activities: no theme ; Science center activities using the theme of all about me: my body
  • Chapter 9. Assessing and enhancing children's thinking and understanding in Learning centers. Assessing developmental and content areas ; The teacher's role in play during learning centers ; Next steps: How to Integrate additional topics.

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