STEM Learning Within Family Routines and Activities

Examples of how to provide infants and young children with STEM learning opportunities within typical family activities and routines will be illustrated. Participants will learn about foundational skills and how to build learning opportunities into typical activities and routines using opportunity, adaptations and facilitated adult interactions. The archived Q&A with the presenter is available in the "Resource Link" below. Presenter: Pip Campbell, Occupational Therapist/Researcher, Public Health Management Corporation
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Resource Link:

https://youtu.be/nMomzpv96Do

Developmental stage: 

  • Birth-2

Setting: 

  • Home

Topic: 

  • STEM
  • Inclusion
  • Accommodations (adaptations, supports)

Language: 

  • English

Developer / Author: 

  • STEMIE

Routines and Everyday Activities: 

  • Bedtime & Nap
  • Caregiver activities (laundry, dishes, cleaning)
  • Outings (travel time, medical & health visits)
  • Mealtime
  • Personal care (diapering/toileting, toothbrushing, bathing)
  • Playtime (indoors & outdoors)