Learning Trajectories

Every child’s journey in STEM learning is different

STEMIE has selected Learning Trajectories as its core instructional material based on the fact that its child-centered approach makes it an ideal resource for all children, including those with disabilities. Learning trajectories help us understand how children learn and think about STEM topics and how to support children as they learn more. Evidence-informed learning trajectories have 3 parts: a goal, a developmental progression, and instruction.

In fact, research shows that early STEM competencies even correlate to future language skills as well.  Instead of other types of instruction that take STEM concepts and break them down, LTs help you understand what concepts your child already knows and builds upon those existing concepts. To further build the foundation for critical STEM concepts in young children, we use a set of expert-built tools known as learning trajectories (LTs). LTs is a child-centered approach that makes it an ideal resource for all children, including those with disabilities.

You can learn more about LTs in our sister website: STEMIE Learning Trajectories.

On the left is a tablet character with a sunshade, holding a pack of carrot seeds and a small spade. It is putting seeds in the ground. On the right is a boy with glasses in a blue shirt and green pants, and holding a packet. He is putting some seeds into the ground.

Instead of other types of instruction that take STEM concepts and break them down, LTs help you understand what concepts your child already knows and builds upon those existing concepts.

On the left is a square character wearing a hat and boots. It is leaning on a shovel. In the middle is a raised bed with plants. On the right is a boy with glasses smiling and holding up a root vegetable. He is dressed in a green shirt, blue overalls, and a pair of boots and has a shovel in his other hand.

Learning Trajectory activities make it simple to enhance your child’s playtime as well as everyday routines and activities to help them progress towards the desired goal.

On the right is a woman wearing a yellow hat and in a yellow hat, blue overalls, and green boots. she is holding a bag in one hand and a watering can in the other. In the middle are 3 seedlings of different heights. On the right is a young girl with short hair wearing a yellow shirt and green pants. She is kneeling on the ground next to a yellow watering can.

Goal-based approach allows families, early childhood practitioners, and caregivers to see the real benefits of child learning progression and celebrate as children progress through levels.

Turn everyday play into learning moments!

Visit STEMIE Learning Trajectories website today to enhance your child’s playtime as well as everyday routines and activities to help them progress toward STEM goals.



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