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Synopsis
Most early childhood teachers are using learning centers in the classroom, but donot approach them in ways that fully support a variety of learning opportunities.This book approaches learning centers through the STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) lens, and shares how themes can be integrated into centers topromote creativity and highler-level thinking.
STEM Play provides varied activities for the most common centers: Art, blocks, dramatic play, literacy, math, science, music and movement. Full of beautiful, fullcolorphotos that show the activitiesin real early childhood classrooms, teacherscan easily use the book s ideas immediately in their curriculum.
STEM Playalsoincludes a How To section for teachers who wish to expand on the STEM focusand use themed activities in their learning centers."