The Importance of STEAM in Preschool

In kindergarten you learn the ABC’s, how to count on their fingers, and how to play nice on the playground. However, there is so much more going on in the minds of a preschooler. Their minds are ready to embrace the complex questions of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics so long as they are encouraged to do so in school. 

Question It

The simple questions of how and why things work are the core principles of science. Giving your preschooler the power to ask the millionth question keeps them curious. This curiosity should be developed and pursued, allowing them to find those answers. Even though you yourself may not know why the sky is blue, your preschooler’s questions put them on the path to being a Super Scientist.

Apply It

Every question needs an answer, but the way to get there is not always known. The testing and application of the question through technology is the next Super Scientist step. From the humble color pencil all the way to the computer, every piece of technology has its use. By teaching your preschooler to use this technology in intelligent ways, you give them a leg up on the other kids. Technology is an aspect of our daily lives, so the better your preschooler can manipulate it might just be the edge they need.

Build It

Lego bricks, Lincoln Logs, paper airplanes and popsicle stick houses. All of these items are the work of engineering. The power to build and shape objects is key to the development of young minds. The backyard birdhouses of today are the city skyscrapers of tomorrow. Nurturing a young mind to think critically and construct items allows them to see the rest of the world as a series of building blocks. From large towers to the makeup of a cell, engineering is about the tear down and building of things. 

Create It

Creativity is at the heart of every artist, and your little Super Scientist is no different. From crayon fridge drawings to Play-Doh sculptures, preschooler art is a sight to behold. The ability to take what is in your mind and make it brand new will always be useful. This type of thinking then bleeds into the other aspects of STEAM and allows for even greater discoveries.

Count It

Mathematics is the artist language with which to interpret the world around us. From shapes, numbers, patterns, and everything in between. Teaching your preschooler how to count or recognize groupings helps give them a head start on learning this language. From that, they can better express themselves through the likes of science, technology, engineering and even art.