The first few weeks of school are full of transition—for both you and your students. So how do you introduce STEAM without adding to the overwhelm? Start with simple, open-ended invitations.No worksheets. No complicated setup. Just hands-on, curiosity-driven play. Here are three easy invitations to set up—what we call M.O.W.s (Moments of Wonder)—that spark curiosity, […] The post 3 Simple STEAM Invitations to Try in the First Month of School appeared first on Preschool STEAM.| Preschool STEAM
If you’re new to STEAM—or trying to do it “right”—you might find yourself overplanning.| Preschool STEAM
It’s back-to-school setup season—which often comes with the pressure to buy, print, label, and decorate every inch of the classroom. But here’s the truth:You don’t need a Pinterest-perfect space to support STEAM. You just need a thoughtful setup that sparks curiosity and gives kids permission to explore. Why Setup Matters for STEAM In a play-based […] The post How to Set Up Your Classroom for Play-Based STEAM (Without Buying More Stuff) appeared first on Preschool STEAM.| Preschool STEAM
The first few weeks of school don’t have to be all rules and routines.| Preschool STEAM
Welcome to Week 2 of our Outdoor STEAM Storytime series—where each week we pair a beautiful picture book with a simple, nature-inspired STEAM activity perfect for preschoolers. These storytime invitations are designed to help young children explore the world through curiosity, creativity, and play—all while building foundational STEAM thinking. This week’s book invites us to […] The post Outdoor STEAM Storytime: Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt by Kate Messner appeared first on P...| Preschool STEAM
This week’s book is one of my all-time spring and summer favorites: Waiting for Wings by Lois Ehlert. A vibrant and poetic look at the butterfly life cycle, from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis and—finally—wings! The rich illustrations and rhythmic language make it perfect for young learners to explore transformation in nature.| Preschool STEAM