{"product_id":"9781633225268","title":"STEAM Play \u0026amp; Learn","description":"\u003cb\u003eWith the simple instructions and large, full-color photos in \u003ci\u003eSTEAM Play \u0026amp; Learn,\u003c\/i\u003e preschoolers will love tackling the 20 fun, easy-to-follow step-by-step projects as they learn about science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The acronym STEAM stands for \u003cb\u003eScience, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.\u003c\/b\u003e At the preschool level, this doesn’t mean trying to teach your kids robotics and engineering, but rather presenting them with \u003cb\u003eopen-ended projects\u003c\/b\u003e that allow them to problem-solve, make mistakes, get creative, and most of all, have fun.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e While most preschool-age children are not yet reading,\u003ci\u003e STEAM Play \u0026amp; Learn \u003c\/i\u003eis meant to be child-driven. The images, illustrations, and projects are meant to \u003cb\u003eappeal to kids\u003c\/b\u003e of their age and abilities. Let them be the guide as you explore the projects in this book. Topics include symmetry and how light bounces to create reflections with \u003cb\u003emirror mandalas, \u003c\/b\u003ediffusion and capillary action with \u003cb\u003etie dye towels,\u003c\/b\u003e structural framing and bracing with \u003cb\u003emarshmallow structures,\u003c\/b\u003e and electrical currents with \u003cb\u003esalty circuits. \u003c\/b\u003eOther projects include:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor Mixing Lab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrozen Goop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound Tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCitrus Volcanoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper Bag Blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEgg Carton Geoboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePool Noodle Marble Run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotions Lab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalance Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpin Art Tops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarble Mazes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTinkering Set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern Projectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewton’s Cradle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArt Machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLime Light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThe projects in this book fall into three difficulty levels: \u003cb\u003eEasy projects \u003c\/b\u003erequire parents and teachers to do nothing more than set out the materials and offer a challenge to children. A few of the easy projects will need parents to assemble components in advance of presenting them to kids. \u003cb\u003eMedium projects\u003c\/b\u003e will require some adult assistance while the project is underway. Children should be able to complete some of the tasks while stopping periodically for an adult to assist in a step. \u003cb\u003eDifficult projects \u003c\/b\u003eare meant to be adult-led. This is an opportunity for parents to encourage their child to offer problem-solving ideas along the way, giving children a chance to help and make suggestions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The \u003cb\u003ecross-subject approach to learning\u003c\/b\u003e in \u003ci\u003eSTEAM Play \u0026amp; Learn\u003c\/i\u003e will \u003cb\u003eprepare young children\u003c\/b\u003e for the subjects they will soon learn in elementary school and beyond. These 20 projects will provide \u003cb\u003ehours of fun education \u003c\/b\u003efor both kids and parents!","brand":"Ana Dziengel","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":32333876756542,"sku":"9781633225268","price":21.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/1065\/3760\/products\/BNCImageAPI_9cd913cf-1780-4024-9fee-07448b121c20.jpg?v=1647247385","url":"https:\/\/onceuponabookstore.ca\/products\/9781633225268","provider":"Once Upon a Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}