National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning

National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning (NCECDTL) is a consortium of organizations collaborating to identify, develop, and promote the implementation of evidence-informed practices that are culturally and linguistically responsive and lead to positive child outcomes across early childhood programs and to support strong professional development systems.

NCECDTL is sharing some resources to explore ways to support STEAM learning for infants and toddlers.

Resources:

STEAM for Everyone: This video explores ways to support young children with disabilities or suspected delays as they acquire STEAM skills. Examine effective teaching practices to help them access and explore STEAM materials and concepts. Learn practical strategies to plan the learning environment and embed individualized learning opportunities related to STEAM.

National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning (NCECDTL) is a consortium of organizations collaborating to identify, develop, and promote the implementation of evidence-based practices that are culturally and linguistically responsive and lead to positive child outcomes across early childhood programs and to support strong professional development systems.

NCECDTL is sharing some resources to explore ways to support STEAM learning for infants and toddlers.

Little Scientists: Exploring STEAM, Birth to 5: Explore strategies and teaching practices that help infants, toddlers, and preschoolers develop creativity, reasoning, problem-solving, and language and communication skills. This webinar series has eight episodes—four for infant/toddler teachers and family child care providers and four for preschool teachers and family child care providers.

Understanding STEAM and How Children Use It: The guidance document includes examples of young children engaging in STEAM learning, how to support children in STEAM learning, and activities to foster STEAM learning.

Highly Individualized Teaching and Learning 15-minute Inservice Suites: Learn how to individualize for children with disabilities or other special learning needs with these 15-minute professional development packages with embedded videos, tip sheets, reference lists, and learning activities.

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