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Making and Tinkering With STEM: Solving Design Challenges With Young Children

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Making and Tinkering With STEM: Solving Design Challenges With Young Children

Tinker, make, engineerâ€•solving problems from picture books

Can you build a sturdy house that is safe from the big, bad wolf?

Imagine your dream car. What special features does it have? What can you use to create it?

Teaching and learning STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) is more accessible than ever before! Children will be inspired, delighted, and challenged as they use everyday materials and STEM concepts to design and build solutions to problems faced by characters in their favorite books. This practical, hands-on resource includes

â€¢ 25 engineering design challenges appropriate for children ages 3â€“8
â€¢ Suggestions for creating a makerspace environment where children can tinker with materials, use tools to make creations, and improve on their ideas
â€¢ A list of 100 picture books that encourage STEM-rich exploration and learning
â€¢ Questions and ideas for expanding childrenâ€™s understanding of STEM concepts
â€¢ A planning template so you can create your own design challenges

Use engaging childrenâ€™s books together with the guidance and ideas in this book to extend childrenâ€™s problem-solving skills and creative thinking.

Country	USA
Brand	The National Association for the Education of Young Children
Manufacturer	The National Association for the Education of Young Children
Binding	Paperback
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781938113284
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00