STEAM is a development and extension of the original STEM efforts with the goal to support innate creativity and innovation that all children possess. This book serves as a platform for educators to observe and facilitate infants and toddlers natural curiosities around STEAM concepts. The text discusses tangible, rich STEAM learning environments for children from birth through age two and introduces where this learning can go next as children transition into the preschool years.
Table of Content
Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: Making a Difference in the Lives of Toddlers Chapter 2: Preparing the Environment for Play Chapter 3: Boosting Learning through Guided Play Chapter 4: Setting Positive Routines and Expectations Chapter 5: Strengthening Social Skills Chapter 6: Guiding Toddler Behavior Chapter 7: Boosting Language and Early Literacy Chapter 8: Fostering Partnerships with Families Chapter 9: Building Your Strengths
About the author
Nichole Baumgart is an educator at Bing Nursery School at Stanford University and a professor at Pacific Oaks College. She is a consultant in the early childhood field and is a mentor for student teachers in their practice. She has over 14 years of experience educating children in early intervention and transitional kindergarten, and in multiple laboratory and early childhood classroom settings across the nation.
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