STEM & STEAM
Early childhood Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programming is a priority in Pennsylvania libraries. Our state has a long history of STEM programming. Pennsylvania was a pilot state for a program created by the Vermont Center for the Book entitled, What's the Big Idea?: Making Math and Science Come Alive for Children and Families in Your Library. Recent initiatives include hands-on fun for children and families in the form of Block Parties for libraries with the space to accomodate lots of building materials and Wee Build, a similar set of materials for smaller libraries.
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Explore the Seven Stages of Block Play described in this brochure from Pierce County Library System!
Check out this new article in School Library journal for ideas and resources:
Surprise - It's STEM for Toddlers!
Here are additional STEM programming ideas from Intentional Storytimes:
This Pinterest page includes both STEM and STEAM programming ideas:
STEM & STEAM Library Programs
Many of our new Cruise into Kindergarten Activity Cards have a STEM and STEAM focus. Download a set and see if they can help you plan a program or share ideas with parents and caregivers!
The Pennsylvania One Book: Every Young Child program provides many resources for STEM & STEAM activities in their downloadable activity guide. Be sure to visit their website for a variety of resources related to this year's selection:
My Cousin Momo by Zachariah OHora
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You can also access past selections and related activities from the site!