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
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
Over the past six weeks, we’ve explored the power of pairing picture books with simple outdoor STEAM invitations—and what a joyful journey it’s been. From butterfly gardens and rock hunts to shadow tracing and stick engineering, each week gave young learners the chance to observe, create, build, and wonder—using their senses, imagination, and curiosity. What […] The post Outdoor STEAM Storytime Wrap-Up: 6 Books, 6 Invitations, Endless Wonder appeared first on Preschool STEAM.| Preschool STEAM
Welcome to Week 6 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 celebrates the joy […] The post Outdoor STEAM Storytime: A Stick Is an Excellent Thing by Marilyn Singer appeared first on Pr...| Preschool STEAM
Welcome to Week 3 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.| 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
