The premiere book in the STEM for Our Youngest Learners Series
introduces the Infant Toddler Inquiry Learning Model, a new way to think
about how young children (birth-age 3) explore, think, and learn STEM
concepts. The book also demonstrates how the Inquiry Teaching Model can
guide teachers in implementing STEM experiences for this age group.
Accessible to educators from a wide range of educational backgrounds,
this resource is designed specifically to help guide the integration of
STEM experiences into the early childhood curriculum. Readers will see
how the model works in real life; how STEM topics can be naturally
embedded in daily routines and activities; and how to observe,
understand, and interact with children as they explore. This accessible
guide presents content and pedagogy aligned with what is known about how
children learn and also addresses the challenges educators encounter
when implementing STEM with infants and toddlers.
Each volume in this new series includes vignettes showing educators and
children engaging in inquiry learning, guidance for selecting materials
and arranging the learning environment, modifications and accommodations
for diverse learners, support for establishing adult learning
communities to support professional development, and more.
Book Features:
- Offers an easy-to-use model of infant and toddler inquiry-based
learning focused on how young children engage, explore, and gain
understanding of STEM concepts.
- Provides usable curriculum ideas for educators who may lack education
or experience with infants and toddlers.
- Explores how young children learn and how educators can support them
in the process.
- Includes actual experiences and anecdotes from a variety of childcare
settings.
