We’re Going on a Bug Hunt
Invite children to go on an adventure to find bugs on your outdoor area, backyard, or local playground. Ask children where they think they will find insects — always following their lead in the shared exploration.
STEAM
Explore resources to integrate and develop science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) skills from early age.
CLASS QI for Instructional Support
Check out these resources that Head Start directors, education managers, coaches, teachers, and other education staff can use to improve teacher-child interactions in the CLASS® Instructional Support domain.
Exploring Engineering with Preschoolers
In this Teacher Time episode, explore the engineering component of STEAM. STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Learn how to support preschoolers in learning why and how things work.
Instructional Support, Part 2: Engineering and Math Early Learning
Explore how early childhood specialists can support grantees in promoting the use of effective instructional support practices.
Infant and Toddler Explorers: Building STEAM Skills from the Start
Explore research on the STEAM-related abilities of young children and how you can support them.
Exploring Science with Infants and Toddlers
In this Teacher Time episode, explore how infants and toddlers use the scientific method to figure out how the world works. Discover strategies and teaching practices that help all children explore science concepts.
Infant/Toddler STEAM Series
Explore ways to support STEAM learning for infants and toddlers. In each episode, find an overview of the STEM component and tips for using art to help children explore concepts and skills.
Exploring Technology with Infants and Toddlers
Review the technology component of STEAM. STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Find out how to use simple tools to help infants and toddlers learn about cause and effect.
Little Scientists: Exploring STEAM, Birth to 5
Explore these infant/toddler and preschool Teacher Time episodes to learn about science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) concepts and skills. Discover the ways art supports the other components.
Preschool STEAM Series
Discover strategies to support STEAM learning for preschoolers. In each episode, there's an overview of the STEM component and tips for using art to help children explore concepts and skills.