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At My Place, STEAM education is a core component of our early childhood education.
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Education, Art, and Mathematics. Learning STEAM skills has numerous benefits for kids, including:
Preparation for a future career. According to a report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, STEAM-related careers will grow at a higher rate than non-STEAM careers.
Creativity and problem-solving. STEAM helps children learn how to think critically and solve problems. These are key skills that will help kids succeed in many areas of life, even outside of education.
Collaboration and cooperation. Whether it’s working on a block sculpture or progressive coding projects, STEAM-related projects often involve a social component. Children learn how to work together and respect each other.
Connecting learning with enjoyment. A good early childhood STEAM project engages a child’s natural love of hands-on learning and curiosity. STEAM projects are fun, which helps a child make a positive association with learning.
Greater confidence. By problem solving and experimentation, children gain confidence in their own creativity and ideas. This creates a strong foundation of self-assurance that will be valuable throughout a child’s life.
At My Place, our STEAM-based curriculum explores all concepts through picture and nonfiction books, hands-on activities, and project-based learning. We help our children become better problem solvers, innovators, and logical thinkers. Our teachers keep students engaged and excited through educational games, creative art, and age-appropriate engineering projects.
Some examples of STEAM activities at My Place include progressive coding, patterning, storytime with Tonies, art projects, and sensory activities.