Skill Sharpeners: Steam- Skill Sharpeners: Steam, Grade K

Engage young children in solving real-world problems with Skill Sharpeners: STEAM. STEAM is an approach to project-based learning that uses science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics to engage children in empathizing, thinking critically, collaborating, and coming up with solutions to solve real-world problems.Skill Sharpeners: STEAM is where creativity meets academics. Each unit includes a fun hands-on STEAM project that encourages children to enjoy the journey of creating and sharing his or her solution to help create a better world.Recipient of the 2021 Parents' Picks Award for Best Products for Elementary Kids, Skill Sharpeners: STEAM provides fun activities that prompt children to think creatively.Skill Sharpeners: STEAM activity books for kindergarten are organized around 9 real-world topics related to the environment, the Earth, people and cultures, and social and emotional learning. Topics include themes such as: - Instruments STEAM task: Write steps to make an original instrument; Make an original instrument.- Plastic Bags STEAM task: Make an original reusable bag.- Screen Time STEAM task: Make an original game and explain how to play it. - Feelings STEAM task: Make a book to show different feelings.- Old Playground STEAM task: Make a model of a playground children will want to visit. Each unit includes a grade-appropriate story or nonfiction reading article, a STEAM task to solve, and activities that provide an integrated approach to learning: - Science: important concepts and vocabulary related to the unit's theme- Technology: models about how technology is applied in the real world - Engineering: examples of engineering solutions in the world- Art: creative solutions through art projects- Math: math operations to figure out solutionsPlus, each…