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Introduction to adapted storybooks, its categorization, and benefits.
Publication Date: 03/16/2021
This blog post shares answers to commonly asked questions about STEM education with babies.
Publication Date: 03/16/2021
In this first episode of STEM talkABLE podcast, Lily and Robyn share their stories and struggles in STEM learning.
Publication Date: 03/24/21
We conducted a scoping review in research evidence in STEM learning and young children with disabilities. The major finding was that a majority of the references were related to children of preschool age (3-4 years old). Very few discussed infants/toddlers and children with disabilities.
Publication Date: 03/28/2021
Meet Alex, a fifth-grader, who found math challenging when he was younger.
Publication Date: 03/28/2021
This blog post explains what the learning trajectories are, the examples, and the practice potential for young children with disabilities.
Publication Date: 03/28/2021
Welcome announcement of the STEM4EC community, an initiative of STEMIE national center.
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
This blog post provides fun, practical math experiences that can be done at home to help children develop critical math skills, specifically through linking storybook reading to math and play-based math learning.
Publication Date: 04/19/21
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
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
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
Read this blog post written by Dr. Ketchum and learn the strategies to explore and develop concepts of cause and effect with children at all ages and abilities!
Publication Date: 08/19/2021
An overview of STEMIE's scoping review to examine research evidence in STEM learning and young children with disabilities that includes a blog post and a 1-pager summary.
Publication Date: 15 March 2020
The earliest years of a child’s education—from birth through 3rd grade—set the foundation upon which future learning is built. Learn how math in the early years is a strong predictor for later school success.
Publication Date: 2013
Transform everyday routines and activities into playful STEM and brain building opportunities with your young child!
Publication Date: 3/22/2024
In this video series, you will learn about the importance of inclusion for ALL young children.
Publication Date: 3/3/2021
Publication Date: April 2021
Publication Date: August 2022
The first of STEMIE's 2021 PD Series kicked off learning trajectories and early math. The presentation examines why learning trajectories are so important, especially for appropriate teaching for children with disabilities, and then offers a “deep dive” into a learning trajectory for one topic. Presenters: Doug Clements, Julie Sarama, Tracey West, Becky Chance
Publication Date: February 2020
These books embrace and celebrate Black innovators in STEM with engaging illustrations and photos to talk about with your young children.
Publication Date: Final 2/28/2024
Children’s books and shared book reading can be a powerful way to include each and every child in learning about STEM concepts and also offering children with mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors of experiences.
Publication Date: Final 3-13-2024
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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