Teaching STEM in the Early Years

This essential guide provides early childhood educators with practical strategies for integrating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics into everyday classroom activities. Sally Moomaw demonstrates how to transform ordinary moments into rich STEM learning opportunities, moving beyond isolated lessons to create meaningful, interconnected experiences. The book offers concrete examples of how to incorporate foundational math and science concepts through play-based exploration and hands-on discovery. Educators will find immediately applicable ideas for making STEM education accessible and engaging for young learners.

What sets this resource apart is its focus on natural integration rather than adding more to an already packed curriculum. Moomaw shows how existing classroom routines—from block building to outdoor time—can become powerful STEM teaching moments. The approach respects developmental appropriateness while building critical thinking and problem-solving skills from the earliest ages. Classroom teachers seeking to enhance their practice with evidence-based methods will find this book transforms their understanding of what early STEM education can be.