Once again, the U.S. finds itself with too few graduates entering the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering and math. While educators and guidance counselors are busy trying to funnel upcoming graduates into this field of study, those of us in early childhood education need to be doing our part. Too often we focus on reading to the detriment of all other subjects. Yet science, the basis of all STEM fields, is overlooked. Funny enough, science is also one of the best ways to engage young learners!
Young kids don't need an in depth grasp of the mechanics behind science to learn something. During the preschool and early elementary years, it's most important to get them comfortable with the 'doing' of science while driving home the point that science is fun!
