Bibliograph

STEM play, integrating inquiry into learning centers, Deirdre Englehart, EdD; Debby Mitchell, EdD; Junie Albers-Biddle, EdD; Kelly Jennings-Towle, EdD; and Marnie Forestieri, CDA

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STEM play, integrating inquiry into learning centers, Deirdre Englehart, EdD; Debby Mitchell, EdD; Junie Albers-Biddle, EdD; Kelly Jennings-Towle, EdD; and Marnie Forestieri, CDA

Language

eng

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

STEM play

Oclc number

952226656

Responsibility statement

Deirdre Englehart, EdD; Debby Mitchell, EdD; Junie Albers-Biddle, EdD; Kelly Jennings-Towle, EdD; and Marnie Forestieri, CDA

Sub title

integrating inquiry into learning centers

Summary

Describes activities to introduce children to aspects of the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields, including through art, dramatic play, movement, music, and literacy

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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