Newsletter

Learn about resources for giving young children ways to communicate, including visual supports and other tools, so they can take part in early STEM learning experiences.

When young children explore engineering—by testing ideas, solving problems, and working together—they build critical thinking, persistence, and collaboration skills.

STEMIE’s 2026 outlook highlights a renewed commitment to inclusive early STEM learning through expanded collaboration, professional learning opportunities, and new tools and resources that support educators in welcoming and empowering young children with disabilities.

Thank you for being part of our community as we share new and favorite STEM resources that support inclusive learning for all children, and we look forward to connecting in the new year through events, learning opportunities, and mentoring.

Although supports like glasses are widely accepted, many children with disabilities still lack access to assistive technology because of misunderstandings, even though what truly matters is that every child has the tools they need to learn, communicate, and fully take part in everyday activities.

As the seasons change, we’re reminded to reflect on how we can make STEM learning more inclusive for every child, celebrating the many ways children communicate, learn, and grow.

The new school year brings both excitement and challenges, and this newsletter shares STEMIE resources to support educators, families, and caregivers through the back-to-school transition.

All young children, including those with disabilities, are natural explorers—and by nurturing their curiosity, educators and families can show that STEM is for everyone, every day, everywhere.

This summer, turn everyday play into inclusive STEM learning for all young children with our free resources.

Everyday tools and technologies often begin as solutions to real problems, and by encouraging young children to explore, ask questions, and learn from failure, we can help them think like inventors too.