Welcome to where storytelling meets STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education. Turn STEAM into a 5-Star learning adventure by giving preschoolers a variety of opportunities to discover and create inspired-by favorite picture books.
At Preschool STEAM, we believe in the power of picture books to ignite the imaginations of young learners, fostering a lifelong love for exploration and inquiry. Today, we’re thrilled to share a collection of STEAM activities designed to extend the magic of storytime into hands-on learning adventures.
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Planting Ideas with “The Tiny Seed”
Eric Carle’s “The Tiny Seed” offers a starting point for being curious and exploring the wonders of plant life. By pairing this story with a seed-finding adventure, children can see firsthand the journey of a seed, connecting the dots between the illustrated pages and the natural world. This activity not only nurtures a sense of wonder about the environment but also sharpens observational skills critical to scientific inquiry.
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Ruby’s Coding Garden
In the book, “Hello Ruby: Adventures in Coding” by Linda Liukas, children explore the story of Ruby, a young girl with a vast imagination who navigates through coding challenges. This lesson extends Ruby’s adventures into the real world, where kids apply coding fundamentals like sequencing and algorithms to a tangible gardening project, seamlessly merging the abstract concepts of coding with the hands-on act of planting and nurturing a garden, enhancing both digital and natural understanding.
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Engineering Dreams with “Rosie Revere, Engineer”
Andrea Beaty’s “Rosie Revere, Engineer” inspires children to see the potential in every problem. By challenging them to build their own contraptions to hold a toy using recycled or found materials, just as Rosie does, we transform storytelling into a springboard for engineering solutions, encouraging kids to think outside the box and persevere through trial and error.
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Dotting the i’s in Creativity with “The Dot”
“The Dot” by Peter H. Reynolds is a testament to the creative spirit in all of us. It encourages children to make their mark! Through dot-inspired art projects, we celebrate the joy of artistic expression, demonstrating that everyone can create something beautiful, regardless of perceived ability.
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Counting on Adventure with “Mouse Count”
Lastly, “Mouse Count” by Ellen Stoll Walsh becomes the backdrop for a fun, hands-on mathematical rescue mission. As children engineer devices to save toy mice, they dive into counting and pattern recognition, applying math in a context that is both engaging and meaningful. This approach turns abstract concepts into tangible challenges, making math an integral part of the narrative experience.
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At Preschool STEAM, we are cultivating a learning landscape where literacy and STEAM education walk hand in hand, each enriching the other.
By integrating these disciplines, we offer children a 5-Star educational journey that is as fun as it is informative. These story-inspired STEAM activities are more than just lessons; they are invitations to wonder, explore, and dream.
We hope these ideas inspire you to weave STEAM into your storytimes, creating 5-Star learning experiences that resonate with children long after the book is closed. Let’s turn each story into a stepping stone on the path of discovery, where every child is an explorer, an inventor, an artist, and a storyteller.
We’d love to hear how you bring stories to life with STEAM! Share your experiences, ideas, and creations with us, and together, let’s nurture the next generation of thinkers, dreamers, and makers.
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