Blog - Embedding STEM learning opportunities into gross motor play: Tips and strategies to support preschoolers with disabilities

Authors:

Hsiu-Wen Yang, PhD, Michaelene M. Ostrosky, PhD.

Publication Date:

12/09/21

Dr. Yang and Dr. Ostroksy describe a few activities and  strategies to help you engage all children in STEM learning during motor play based on an early childhood curriculum, CHAMPPS: CHildren in Action: Motor Program for PreschoolerS (Favazza & Ostrosky, in press) along with the considerations, adaptations, and accomodations.
 

Embedding STEM learning opportunities into gross motor play: Tips and strategies to support preschoolers with disabilities

Audience: 

  • Faculty & PD providers
  • Families
  • Practitioners

Developmental stage: 

  • No age range specified

Setting: 

  • Center/Preschool
  • Community
  • Home

Resource Type: 

  • Blog posts

Topic: 

  • STEM
  • Accommodations (adaptations, supports)

Level of Intended Impact: 

  • Knowledge acquisition
  • Knowledge application

Language: 

  • English

Developer / Author: 

  • STEMIE