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Investigating STEM With Infants and Toddlers (Birth–3)

by Beth Dykstra Van Meeteren

Book Details

Publisher:Teachers College Press
Published:2022
Pages:161
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

Age Range:0-3

About This Book

The premiere volume in the STEM for Our Youngest Learners Series introduces the Infant Toddler Inquiry Learning Model, a new way to think about how young children (birth–age 3) explore, think, and learn STEM. Accessible to educators from a wide range of educational backgrounds, it is designed specifically to help guide the implementation of STEM experiences into the early childhood curriculum. Readers will see how the model works in real life; how STEM topics can be naturally embedded in daily r

Our Review

This guide introduces the Infant Toddler Inquiry Learning Model, providing a practical framework for introducing science, technology, engineering, and math concepts to the youngest learners. It demonstrates how to seamlessly embed STEM topics into daily routines and curriculum, making complex subjects accessible and engaging for children from birth to age three. The book is thoughtfully designed to be a valuable resource for educators from diverse educational backgrounds, empowering them with confidence and concrete strategies.

What sets this resource apart is its focus on the natural exploratory drive of infants and toddlers, framing their everyday play and curiosity as the foundation for scientific thinking. Caregivers and early childhood teachers will find it particularly beneficial for understanding how to recognize and build upon these organic learning moments. By translating educational theory into actionable practice, this volume has the potential to profoundly shape a child's earliest encounters with the world of discovery and problem-solving.

Themes

Education

Subjects

Education