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Engage children in meaningful STEM experiences with these books, articles, and discussions.

Books and PD that Support STEM

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Making and Tinkering With STEM: Solving Design Challenges With Young Children

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The Young Child and Mathematics, Third Edition

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Blog

Computational Thinking and Young Children: It’s Not What You Might Think!

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Resources for Teachers

teaching young children, volume 18 number 2
Issue

Winter 2025

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Fall 2024

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Article

Small Hands, Big Ideas: Exploring STEM Through Tinkering, Making, and Engineering

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Article

Debunking Seven Myths About STEM

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Article

“The Sky Is Orange!” Reflecting on an Investigation of Light and Shadows

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Article

Teacher Reflection. Fostering Exploration to Elevate a Common Experiment

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For Families

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Article

Message in a Backpack™. Tinkering and Making at Home: Tips for Families

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Article

Message in a Backpack™. Making STEM Connections with Your Child

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Article

Message in a Backpack: Helping Your Preschool Child with Computational Thinking

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Article

Message in a Backpack ™ Choosing the Best STEM Activities for Your Child

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Message in a Backpack™. Fostering Positive Views About STEM

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Article

Message in a Backpack™. Tinkering, Making, and Engineering with Your Child

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En Espanol

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Article

Mensaje en la mochila™. Cómo establecer conexiones de STEM con su hijo/a

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Article

Mensaje en la mochila™. Tinkering y crear en casa: Consejos para las familias

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Mensaje en la mochila™. Cómo fomentar una visión positiva de STEM

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Article

Mensaje en la mochila™. Tinkering, creación e ingeniería con su hijo/a

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Article

Maestra destacada: Margi Bhansali

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Article

Manos pequeñas, grandes ideas: La exploración de STEM mediante la tinkering, la creación y la ingeniería

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Most Recent

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Article
Young Children
November 4, 2025

Educating Young Children in a Changing Climate: Impacts on Programs and Practices

NAEYC promotes high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children.

Authored by

Authored by: 
Annie Moses
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teaching young children, volume 18 number 2
Issue
Teaching Young Children
Vol. 18, No. 2
January 6, 2025

Winter 2025

Equitable STEM Learning in Preschool and Kindergarten
NAEYC promotes high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children.
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Article
Teaching Young Children
October 1, 2024

Debunking Seven Myths About STEM

The author debunks seven common myths about STEM.

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Authored by: 
Cate Heroman
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the fall 2024 issue of teaching young children
Issue
Teaching Young Children
Vol. 18, No. 1
October 1, 2024

Fall 2024

Tinkering, Making, and Engineering in Preschool and Kindergarten
Teaching Young Children is NAEYC's magazine for anyone who works with preschoolers. Colorful, informative, and easy-to-read, TYC is packed full of teaching ideas, strategies, and tips.
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Article
Teaching Young Children
July 1, 2022

Learning Together: Collaborative, Play-Based STEAM Practices in the COVID Era

In this article, we focus on communication and collaboration—qualities that are important in achieving the critical thinking, creativity, and content knowledge involved across STEAM areas.

Authored by

Authored by: 
Sandra M. Linder, Angela Eckhoff
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Issue
Teaching Young Children
Vol. 15, No. 4
July 1, 2022

Summer 2022

Playful Content Learning
Teaching Young Children is NAEYC's magazine for anyone who works with preschoolers. Colorful, informative, and easy-to-read, TYC is packed full of teaching ideas, strategies, and tips.
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Blog
January 12, 2022

Using Technology to Support Early Science Teaching and Learning

The proper digital apps and tools can positively impact young children’s learning across home and early learning settings.

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Authored by: 
Ximena Dominguez, Regan Vidiksis, Jillian Orr, Danae Kamdar, Ashley Lewis Presser
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Article
Teaching Young Children
January 3, 2022

5X. Optimizing the Use of Media and Technology with Young Children

Educators can reflect on and plan anew how the appropriate use of digital technologies and media can promote young children’s learning and healthy development, particularly when embedded in strong relationships and joyful, engaging experiences.

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Authored by: 
Michael Levine
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