The first few years of a child’s life are crucial in determining their future and to a large extent chart the course of their life. When a child joins pre-school, two of the biggest influences in its life are its parents and educators. And then come the peers. Out of all the three, it is mainly an educator’s responsibility to come up with kindergarten activities interesting enough for the kids to pursue even after school hours. The parents’ roles come when the children have to try out the kindergarten science projects at their homes. Providing an open environment is as important in the house as it is in the teaching institute. Unlike the education system that has been prevailing for decades, the upcoming education system aims at developing children’s logical reasoning as well as cognitive abilities.
This is where STEM steps in. STEM proposes that we try to inculcate practical skills in the children from the very beginning than to wait until they are grown enough to have presumed thinking blocks.
Why are Kindergarten Science Projects Important?
Children enter school at the age of 3–4. This is when their brains are developing at a rapid pace. The importance of putting efforts into kindergarten activities during these early stages of academics surpasses the common expectation. Children have to be taught how to be original and imaginative in order to grow and move forward in the world. This is the reason STEM education needs to be incorporated into the pre-k curriculum and in turn into the kindergarten science projects. In today’s time, it is crucial that the seeds of creativity and innovation be sown at this prime stage of learning so that the child grows up not only to be a rational adult but also speeds the development of ideas. STEM is a way for students to be able to put these ideas forward, while kindergarten science projects provide the perfect platform to make the ideas a reality.
Continue reading HERE for exciting kindergarten activities that are perfect to introduce toddlers to STEM.
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