Creative Investigations in Early Engineering and Technology (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780876597552)

Creative Investigations in Early Engineering and Technology
Angela Eckhoff, PhD

Early childhood teachers continue to seek activities that promote STEM-based learning. But most STEM books focus on science and math, excluding technology and engineering. Creative Investigations in Early Engineering and Technology helps teachers create a more well-rounded STEM learning program.

- Encourage children to think, make, tinker and innovate
- Introduce engineering skills such as coding in a developmentally appropriate way - Leverage children's use of digital technologies to help them learn new skills
- Promote active engagement and participation in classroom learning

Pub Date: May 2018 ISBN: 978-0-87659-755-2, Item # 10545 US $16.95 PB, 7 x 10, 112 pp. For educators and children 4-6 years old RIGHTS SOLD: World Rights Available

HIGHLIGHTS

• Includes directions and lesson plan guidance to introduce engineering and technology topics

• Features developmentally appropriate engineering and technology activities for pre-K classrooms

• Helps teachers focus on creative and inquiry-based experiences, such as asking questions and exploring to find answers

• Provides a guide to incorporating a more active and engaged approach to learning