209. How to Plan Preschool STEM Lessons

While this show is all about elementary STEM, some of you teach beyond K-5 and even dive into preschool. What are some ways you can effectively plan preschool STEM lessons and keep them engaged? I'll share with you my strategies and a lesson topic that you can adapt for your classroom.

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Story: Never Touch a Polar Bear by Rosie GreeningExperiment: Animal BlubberVegetable Shortening (for the “blubber” experiment)Gallon ziplock bagsCraft: Paint a seal inside a bagCrayola Washable PaintGallon ziplock bagsScience/Sensory table stationArctic Animal Plastic Toys Arctic Animal Wooden Toys **similar to the wooden set I have. Just make sure to take out the penguin!White Pom PomsFlat Clear & Blue MarblesScoopsClear Bowls Small Sensory Table **I have this one and it’s a great small size!Another sensory table option that’s similar Technology stationSparkly Picasso Tiles (Magnetic)Arctic Animal Magnet Tiles SetPortable Light TableMath StationArctic Animal PuzzlesArctic Animal Sorting Game**just make sure to take out the penguin

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