Webster Groves Presbyterian Church Early Childhood Center is one of the first in the area to have a dedicated S.T.E.A.M. room.
"S.T.E.A.M. education is an approach to learning that uses science, technology, engineering, art, and math to guide student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking... Using S.T.E.A.M. education results in students who take thoughtful risks, engage in experiential learning, persist in problem-solving, embrace collaboration, and work through the creative process. These are the innovators, educators, leaders, and learners of the 21st century!"
--Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM
(https://educationcloset.com/what-is-steam-education-in-k-12-schools/)
Elements of our S.T.E.A.M. room include:
"S.T.E.A.M. education is an approach to learning that uses science, technology, engineering, art, and math to guide student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking... Using S.T.E.A.M. education results in students who take thoughtful risks, engage in experiential learning, persist in problem-solving, embrace collaboration, and work through the creative process. These are the innovators, educators, leaders, and learners of the 21st century!"
--Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM
(https://educationcloset.com/what-is-steam-education-in-k-12-schools/)
Elements of our S.T.E.A.M. room include:
- Magnetic Wands, Letters, Clips, and Magnatiles
- Ant Farm and Butterfly Garden
- Rain Gauge and Composting Kit
- Playstix, Sticky Blocks, STEM Urban Engineering Set, Magnetic Ball Run
- Art Supplies: Pencils, Water Colors, Tempera Paint, Play-Doh, Dry Erase, Markers, Crayons
- Plastic Animals: Dinosaurs, Farm Animals, Insects, and More
- Osmo System (https://www.playosmo.com/en/)