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Playing With Math And Science In The Early Childhood Classroom, Cassandra Armstrong, Lindsey Herlehy Feb 2022

Playing With Math And Science In The Early Childhood Classroom, Cassandra Armstrong, Lindsey Herlehy

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Young students are equipped with the curiosity and creativity to be successful scientists and mathematicians. In today’s classrooms, strong foundational skills in STEM promote success for years to come. Through play, young students can subitize, sort, draw, recognize patterns, and explore loose parts. Participants will actively take part in several activities highlighting each of these skills.


Young Mathematicians: Stem Skills For Success, Lindsey Herlehy Apr 2021

Young Mathematicians: Stem Skills For Success, Lindsey Herlehy

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Our youngest STEAM learners are creative and curious but require support and foundational skills in math and science. Through play-based, open-ended explorations, young students can engage in STEAM-learning skills such as subitizing, sorting, drawing, and patterns. In this session, participants will actively take part in activities highlighting each of the mathematical foundations, examine STEAM-integrated tasks that support these concepts, and share resources to be used in the classroom.


Unit #4: Playing With Code - Remote Learning Activities, Lindsey Herlehy, Cassandra Armstrong Dec 2020

Unit #4: Playing With Code - Remote Learning Activities, Lindsey Herlehy, Cassandra Armstrong

Little STEAMers: Early Learning Program

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Unit #2: Water - Remote Learning Activities, Lindsey Herlehy, Cassandra Armstrong Sep 2020

Unit #2: Water - Remote Learning Activities, Lindsey Herlehy, Cassandra Armstrong

Little STEAMers: Early Learning Program

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Unit #1: Colors - Remote Learning Activities, Lindsey Herlehy, Cassandra Armstrong Jan 2020

Unit #1: Colors - Remote Learning Activities, Lindsey Herlehy, Cassandra Armstrong

Little STEAMers: Early Learning Program

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