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In this video demonstration, you will find how STEM can be integrated into children's daily routines. Mom in the video works together with the child on the foundational concept of first-then in sequencing by preparing the ice cream sundae.
Publication Date: 01/31/2022
In this first episode of STEM talkABLE podcast, Lily and Robyn share their stories and struggles in STEM learning.
Publication Date: 03/24/21
This blog post explains preschool engineering during a free-play session by building on children's interests and identifies crucial teaching practices to push children's engineering ideas and thinking forward.
Publication Date: 03/28/2021
Welcome announcement of the STEM4EC community, an initiative of STEMIE national center.
Publication Date: 03/28/2021
Welcome to our new storybook coversation series!
Publication Date: 03/28/2021
In this blog post, the question of why STEM education in early years is important is answered: STEM provides new ways to see the world, the beauty of it, and the way you can solve problems that arise within it.
Publication Date: 03/28/2021
In this video series, you will learn about the importance of inclusion for ALL young children.
Publication Date: 05/14/21
The STEM Innovation for Inclusion in Early Education Center (STEMIE) is funded by the Office of Special Education Programs, US Department of Education.
STEMIE is a partnership between Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Marsico Institute at the University of Denver.
Publication Date: 05/25/2021
In this blog post, Dr. Mere-Cook will talk about why young children are capable of engineering.
Publication Date: 06/14/2021
In this episode, Dr. Wadors Verne and Dr. Amsbary discuss what computational thinking looks like for young children with and without disabilities.
Publication Date: 06/21/2021
This week we invite Dr. Clements and Dr. Sarama to talk about the fourth myth: Children don’t need adult guidance in play (or learning). Let's keep reading and find out why this is a myth and why combining guided free play with intentional, guided-discovery teaching is important.
Publication Date: 07/30/2021
You do not need to purchase expensive toys or materials to engage young children in STEM learning. STEM learning opportunities are everywhere, including during daily routines. The blog covers examples on how to approach STEM in an cost-effective way that allows practitioners and families carry out STEM activities with young children.
Publication Date: 07/30/2021
Read the blog post written by Dr. Hsiu-Wen Yang and Dr. Michaelene M. Ostrosky, and learn how to embed STEM learning opportunities during motor play.
Publication Date: 12/09/21
In this video series, you will learn about the importance of inclusion for ALL young children.
Publication Date: 3/3/2021
STEM talkABLE is a platform that individuals with disabilities and their families, peers, colleagues, teachers can share their stories and STEM learning journey. If you are interested in sharing your stories on STEM talkABLE? Please contact us at stemie@unc.edu.
Publication Date: June 10 2020
In 2019, we asked 29 early childhood STEM experts what were some misconceptions about early STEM learning they have come across in their work. We then analyzed and organized their responses, and searched the literature to debunk the myths and misconceptions with facts. In this blog series, we hope by clearing up these myths with the evidence base.
Publication Date: March-April 2020
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Publication Date: Monthly
In this video, you'll meet Alex, a fifth-grader, who found math challenging when he was younger. He is now acing Math classes with a little help from a calculator and lots of encouragement and support from people who believe in what he can do.
Publication Date: October 2019
There are many prevailing beliefs and attitudes about child development, disability, learning, and STEM that limit STEM learning opportunities for young children.
Publication Date: revised 6/6/2023
In this guide, we operationally define noticing and provide examples of different ways young children, including children with disabilities, may show us how they have noticed something/someone in their environment.
Publication Date: revised 8/28/2023