Skill Sharpeners: STEAM, Grade PreK

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 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.

Includes an Answer key. 144 pages, softcover. Grade: PreK.

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 children’s connections and understanding discussion guides to deepen children’s connections and understanding.