{"product_id":"young-architects-at-play-ann-gadzikowski-9781605547008","title":"Young Architects at Play: Stem Activities for Young Children","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"In \u003ci\u003eYoung Architects at Play\u003c\/i\u003e Ann Gadzikowski skillfully blends research, practical insights, and a deep knowledge of facilitation to provide educators and caregivers a rich tapestry of how to lead children through learning as they play. Working across digital and physical worlds, easing planning and encouraging observation while reminding us how fun learning is, this manual is a testament to the marriage of art and science that is early childhood learning! Welcome to your journey of playing with your student or child!\" --Tarun Varma, experience implementation specialist, LEGO Foundation\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen children build with blocks, they are both literally and figuratively constructing their knowledge of the world. When we see children's construction play through the lens of architecture, we are able to support and extend children's learning on all four STEM subjects: science, technology, engineering, and math. \u003ci\u003eYoung Architects at Play\u003c\/i\u003e is a guide for both teachers and parents and includes a diverse variety of activities and resources. More than 20 projects involve both traditional classroom materials like unit blocks as well as natural materials, found objects, cardboard, and authentic woodworking materials. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThroughout the book, Ann Gadzikowski makes meaningful connections between STEM learning and the power of stories, both the children's own narratives as well as the rich diversity of stories and illustrations from children's literature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ann Gadzikowski\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 160554700X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781605547008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Redleaf Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/24\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.80h x 7.90w x 0.30d","brand":"Ann Gadzikowski","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44046171308287,"sku":"9781605547008","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_54b4bddf-b58f-4b9f-b140-b9802201aac0.jpg?v=1684983047","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/young-architects-at-play-ann-gadzikowski-9781605547008","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}