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Hi, I’m Cheryl — and Preschool STEAM is the resource I wish every teacher had. 
Preschool STEAM was founded 12 years ago by Jamie Hand — an elementary art teacher and STEAM educator who built something rare: a resource that actually reflected how young children learn, not how adults think they should.
I’ve spent the last six years working inside that program — supporting educators, leading hands-on STEAM experiences for young learners, and watching the same transformation happen again and again.
Teachers who felt burnt out start feeling something they had almost forgotten: the joy of watching a child discover something for the very first time.
I now lead Preschool STEAM forward, carrying twelve years of classroom-proven content and adding the next layer: better systems, cleaner delivery, and tools designed for the way early childhood education actually works this year. The product was already excellent. My job is to make sure every teacher who needs it can find it.
STEAM is not just for the big kids. Preschoolers are already natural scientists, creators, and problem-solvers. They just need a teacher with the right structure to let that out.
What is Play-Based STEAM?
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. You may already know STEM, but STEAM includes the Arts—everything from music and movement to drama and visual arts—adding creativity to the core of learning.
But play-based STEAM is more than just adding an art project. It’s about harnessing the power of play to inspire hands-on exploration, encouraging children to discover, experiment, and engage with STEAM concepts in a fun and meaningful way.
Why Play-Based STEAM Matters
Play-based STEAM helps children learn by doing—through self-directed play. It encourages them to ask questions, investigate, and think critically while developing problem-solving skills. It’s a natural way to spark creativity and foster a lifelong love of learning.
THE PRESCHOOL STEAM PLAY METHOD
A Simple 3-Step System That Makes STEAM Feel Natural, Not Forced
Most STEAM resources hand you activities. The child completes the task, engagement ends, and you spend ten minutes redirecting. That’s not a teaching problem — that’s a design problem. Preschool STEAM is built around a repeatable rhythm that turns any classroom moment into real STEAM learning.
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