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April 2010 Exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) in the Early Childhood Classroom Sallee Beneke
Sallee Beneke

Young children are naturally curious. They build science and math skills as they play and experiment with technology and engineering. Find out how to support this play in early childhood classrooms by exploring what developmentally appropriate technology and engineering activities look like. Learn to recognize and respond to children’s developing abilities and explore the benefits of an inquiry-based approach to teaching.

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