[Amina]

Play-based learning helps introduce STEM concepts because children learn best when they can explore, experiment, and discover things on their own. Through play, children can ask questions, solve problems, and learn how things work in a fun and hands-on way.One STEM activity I would use is a <strong data-start=”294″ data-end=”328″>building challenge with blocks. I would ask the children to build the tallest tower they can without it falling over. This encourages curiosity, problem-solving, and critical thinking as they test different ideas and figure out what makes a tower stable. The children can make predictions, try new strategies, and learn from their mistakes while having fun. This activity also helps develop teamwork, creativity, and early engineering skills.

[Vicky]

I want to open up more show and tell activity’s in couraging the kids to engaged in asking questions, and talking more as a group. I want to open up more seniory areas for the kids to engage in free time learning and start asking my kids more open ended questions

[grace]

Play based learning can help introduce stem by allowing children to create and explore in different areas. One example of a stem activity I did in my classroom was making pulleys and we learned about simple machines.

[Lynaya Byrd]

Building blocks are like tiny building blocks in the hands of young children, where they can create and design their dream structures. With various shapes, sizes, and colors, children can let their imaginations run wild and construct anything they desire.<mv-ad-reporter data-slot-id=”content_2_btf” data-offering=”1″ data-offering-name=”mediavine” data-offering-domain=”mediavine.com”></mv-ad-reporter>Not only does playing with building blocks enhance their problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, but it also allows them to develop their spatial awareness and perception.