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STEM Detectives

Identifying and supporting science, technology, engineering and mathematics in children's play

Children naturally engage in STEM in early childhood education as they play. Does play not involve observation, experimentation and investigation after all?

STEM Detectives is a practical guide for Australian early childhood educators to show them how to recognise STEM experiences in children's play and make the most of STEM play. The teaching resource offers advice about the role of adults, along with ideas for learning environments and STEM resources, to encourage problem-solving and creative thinking in play.

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Ages: 0-6 | Pages: 96 | Code: TS0299 | ISBN: 9781925145304

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Niki Buchan

Niki Buchan is CEO and owner of Natural Learning Educational Consultancy. She has lived and worked in South Africa, Australia and is now based in Scotland. She works internationally as a conference keynote speaker, nature pedagogue, mentor and author having been invited to work in Australia, UK, USA, Canada, Iceland, Sweden, South Korea, China, Norway, Denmark and South Africa. She has developed a reputation as a strong advocate for children’s right to a high-quality childhood with a deep concern about children’s mental health and trauma.

Niki trusts children as being capable and competent, respects their ability to know what they need for their development including assessing and taking risks. She has a great love for the outdoors and has been working with both adults and young children in very consultative, naturalistic and sensorial environments both indoors and outdoors for more than 40 years. She believes children have a right to regular access to nature and to have their voices heard in matters that affect them.

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Bronwyn Cron

As an environmental scientist, Bronwyn is passionate about Education for Sustainability and connecting children and communities to their environment. She has spent 20 years working with schools, community groups, business and government to help them think differently; build skills and knowledge; and act towards a positive and sustainable future. Over the past 6 years, she has focused on building the capacity of early childhood educators and services to embed sustainability and support the development of STEM thinking skills in young children. She is passionate about making STEM accessible and engaging for everyone and fostering a love of STEM in children so that they are inspired by the possibilities of the future.

Contents

Acknowledgements4
1. Early childhood STEM5
2. STEM in play14
3. The adult role25
4. STEM for babies and toddlers32
5. STEM naturally40
6. Spaces to promote STEM thinking50
7. Construction59
8. STEM laboratories70
9. The language of STEM81
Bibliography94
Credits96

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