STEAM Learning

What is STEAM and how is Woodcrest using it to better the learning experience.

STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, art and math. It may seem a bit lofty to be talking about all of this real-world stuff, but young children are amazing at building, innovating, dreaming, and using mathematical principals while they explore the many activities and toys in the classroom.

For young children:

• Science encourages investigation and answering questions, often involving experimentation.
• Technology refers to using simple tools like crayons and rulers, as well as more complex ones like microscopes and computers.
• Engineering refers to recognizing problems and testing solutions.
• Arts encourage creativity and allow children to illustrate concepts they are learning.
• Mathematics deals with numbers, but also patterns, shapes, organizational skills and much more.

Children have an innate ability to learn foundational concepts in these subjects starting at a young age. Woodcrest nurtures the natural inquisitiveness of children through play and discussion. Children learn to process, making observations, hypothesizing and think critically to solve a task. As children engage with science, technology, engineering, art and math, they are also building a strong foundation for learning in all subjects. With guidance from our teachers, your little inventor will develop a love for learning and important skills that will last a lifetime.