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How can we integrate equitable science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) learning opportunities into preschoolÌýand kindergarten? In its second special issue,ÌýTeaching Young ChildrenÌýcontinues this topic with a focus on representation. Read about how you can foster all children’s sense of belonging, skills, and identities in STEM. Explore a series of activities to inspire and support children’s inventing.
Reflection Questions for This Issue
- Examine the children’s books about STEM in your collection. Do they depict the identities of the children in your setting? Do they introduce aspects that differ fromÌýchildren’s identities?
- What are a few steps you can take to communicate with administrators, colleagues, and families about the importance of diverse books forÌýSTEM learning?
- What is one idea from this issue you can use to foster inventing inÌýyour setting?
We would like to thank General Motors for its generous support toward the development of STEM-focused initiatives, including this issue ofÌýTeachingÌýYoung Children.
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