Steam Play & Learn: 20 Fun Step-By-Step Preschool Projects About Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, And Math!

Steam Play & Learn: 20 Fun Step-By-Step Preschool Projects About Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, And Math!

With the simple instructions and large, full-color photos in STEAM Play & Learn, preschoolers will love tackling the 20?un, easy-to-follow step-by-step projects as they learn about science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. ?The acronym STEAM stands forScience, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. At the preschool level, this doesn?t mean trying to teach your kids robotics and engineering, but rather presenting them withopen-ended projects that allow them to problem-solve, make mistakes, get creative, and most of all, have fun. ?While most preschool-age?hildren are not yet reading, STEAM Play & Learn is meant to be child-driven. The images, illustrations, and projects are meant toappeal to kids of their age and abilities. Let them be the guide as you explore the projects in this book. Topics?nclude?ymmetry and how light bounces to create reflections withmirror mandalas, diffusion and capillary action withtie dye towels, structural framing and bracing withmarshmallow structures, and electrical currents withsalty circuits.?ther projects include:Color Mixing LabFrozen GoopSound TubesCitrus VolcanoesPaper Bag BlocksEgg Carton GeoboardsPool Noodle Marble RunPotions LabBalance ScaleSpin Art TopsMarble MazesTinkering SetPattern ProjectorsNewton?s CradleArt MachineLime LightThe projects in this book fall into three difficulty levels:Easy projects require parents and teachers to do nothing more than set out the materials and offer a challenge to children. A few of the easy projects will need parents to assemble components in advance of presenting them to kids.Medium projects will require some adult assistance while the project is underway. Children should be able to complete some of the tasks while stopping periodically for an adult to assist in a step.Difficult projects are meant to be adult-led. This is an opportunity for parents to encourage their child to offer problem-solving ideas along the way, giving children a chance to help and make suggestions. Thecross-subject approach to learning inSTEAM Play & Learn willprepare young children for the subjects they will soon learn in elementary school and beyond. These 20 projects will providehours of fun education for both kids and parents!Review[F]un activities to do with your little learners that will teach them all about the STEAM concepts. They?ll be so busy having fun with activities like building a marble maze, they won?t even realize they?re learning. - Red TricycleAna?s passion is finding fun ways for kids to learn while they are playing, and she has spent?ears?n the subject with countless hours of camps and workshops. She?nows?hat engages young minds, and this book proves it. - Art Projects for Kids, named as "Best New STEAM Book"Bright and colorful photos really showcase her super fun STEAM ideas. The book's activities are targeted towards preschoolers, but both of my boys (who aren't quite in that age range) really loved doing the marble maze activity. - Pink Stripey SocksI am blown away with how COOL this book is! It?s colorful, easy to read, has amazing STEAM ideas, and is affordable! If you?re looking for some genius STEAM ideas,?his book is for you! - Teaching MamaOne of my favorite parts of this book is that it is simply broken down into three sections: easy projects (put out the materials and let kids work), medium projects (some adult assistance will be needed), and difficult projects (adult-led). As a parent and a teacher, I love that I can quickly choose what will work best for me and my kiddos. - iHeartLiteracyOne of the best STEAM activity books I've seen for young children. - Kids' Book ReviewSuper fun projects in a beautiful book! This a must have for every parent this summer and would make a perfect gift too. - Red Ted Art, list of Best Kids Activities Books for SummerThe book written for children to look through and is large and