What is STEM or STEAM?
STEM or STEAM, are acronyms for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM).
STEAM for Toddlers: Why It Matters and Activities to Try at Home
Help grow your little one’s curiosity and problem-solving skills during toddlerhood and beyond with these STEM/STEAM resources assembled by Start Early experts.
Why are STEAM, or STEM, Activities Important for Young Children?
Just like how reading to your child early and often can build a lifelong love of reading and imaginative play can support critical thinking skills while also being fun, integrating STEM and STEAM principles into your child’s at-home activities can help spark an interest in the arts and sciences early on and help them build skillsets before starting preschool or elementary school.
Kickstart your child’s interest in STEM and STEAM through some great activities put together by Start Early experts!
STEAM Activities for Children Ages 12 months - 18 months
Grow Their Excitement for Learning
Early childhood tips to introduce the basics of gardening, nature and healthy vegetables to get your child excited about learning.
Comparing Sizes With Handprints
Help your toddler understand the concept of bigger and smaller with this STEM activity.
Exploring More & Less With Objects
Help grow your toddler’s understanding of more or less in terms of quantity with this STEM activity.
STEAM Activities for Children Ages 2-3
Early Math Is More Than Numbers
Check out our expert tips and at-home activities you can do with your toddler to help develop early math and language skills.
Let’s get musical!
Did you know that music can play a big part in your child’s development? Explore these play-based activities to get musical with your little one!
STEM/STEAM education for toddlers?
With a playful shift in word choice, we can allow for a dramatic shift in getting our children ready for STEM/STEAM learning!
STEAM Activities for Children Ages 3-5
Sorting Leaves
This fun leaf activity helps preschoolers practice classifying objects and grow their problem-solving skills.
Benefits of Art for Your Little Learner
Art plays an important role in early childhood development. Here are expert tips and at-home projects you can do with your little one to make learning fun while getting creative.
Resources for Families
Discover educational activities and resources from Start Early experts to provide easy and engaging education experiences with your child.
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