Evan-Moor Skill Sharpeners STEAM Workbook, Grade PreK, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math, Hands On Activities, Helping Others, Collaboration, Solve Real World Problems, Puzzles, Homeschool

ISBN: 1645140784

Author: Evan-Moor Educational Publishers

Condition: New

Engage young children in solving real-world problems with Skill Sharpeners: STEAM. STEAM is an approach to project-based learning that uses science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics to engage children in empathizing, thinking critically, collaborating, and coming up with solutions to solve real-world problems.Skill Sharpeners: STEAM is where creativity meets academics. Each unit includes a fun hands-on STEAM project that encourages children to enjoy the journey of creating and sharing his or her solution to help create a better world.Recipient of the 2021 Parents Picks Award for Best Products for Elementary Kids, Skill Sharpeners: STEAM provides fun activities that prompt children to think creatively.Skill Sharpeners: STEAM activity books for preschool are organized around 9 real-world topics related to the environment, the Earth, people and cultures, and social and emotional learning. Topics include themes such as: Germs STEAM task: Create a hand-washing song that is 20 seconds long. Helping Others STEAM task: Make a plan to help people and animals in your community. Sun Safety STEAM task: Build something to give shade to your toys. Bullies STEAM task: Write a story and do a puppet show about how bullies hurt others. Bees STEAM task: Make a bee nest box to help give bees a safe home.Each unit includes a grade-appropriate story or nonfiction reading article, a STEAM task to solve, and activities that provide an integrated approach to learning: Science: important concepts and vocabulary related to the units theme Technology: models about how technology is applied in the real world Engineering: examples of engineering solutions in the world Art: creative solutions through art projects Math: math operations to figure out solutionsPlus, each title includes a: Career spotlight that highlights specific careers related to the topic Supply list for each STEAM task Bonus STEAM puzzle Certificate of completion Parent guide with teaching tips Answer keySkill Sharpeners: STEAM creates entertaining and fun activities that get children thinking and learning without even realizing it.Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: STEAM Teaching Guides include: How to Use directions for approaching STEAM education Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities Teaching suggestions with STEAM rubric and graphic organizers Extension activities that include literature suggestions, virtual field trips, and discussion guides to deepen childrens connections and understanding

• Helping Others STEAM task: Make a plan to help people and animals in your community.