Skill Sharpeners: STEAM is where creativity meets academics! Each unit in this full-color workbook includes activities that prompt children to think creatively, and a fun hands-on STEAM project that encourages children to enjoy the journey of creating and sharing his or her solution to help create a better world.

Recipient of the 2021 Parents' Picks Award for Best Products for Elementary Kids, Skill Sharpeners: STEAM activity books are organized around 9 real-world topics related to the environment, the Earth, people and cultures, and social and emotional learning.

Topics in the PreK edition include themes such as:

Germs STEAM task: Create a hand-washing song that is 20 seconds long.
Helping Others STEAM task: Make a plan to help people and animals in your community.
Sun Safety STEAM task: Build something to give shade to your toys.
Bullies STEAM task: Write a story and do a puppet show about how bullies hurt others.
Bees STEAM task: Make a bee nest box to help give bees a safe home.
Each unit includes a grade-appropriate story or nonfiction reading article, a STEAM task to solve, and activities that provide an integrated approach to learning:

Science: important concepts and vocabulary related to the unit's theme
Technology: models about how technology is applied in the real world
Engineering: examples of engineering solutions in the world
Art: creative solutions through art projects
Math: math operations to figure out solutions
This title also includes a:

Career spotlight that highlights specific careers related to the topic
Supply list for each STEAM task
Bonus STEAM puzzle
Certificate of completion
Parent guide with teaching tips
Answer key
Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! The Skill Sharpeners: STEAMTeaching Guides include:

How to Use directions for approaching STEAM education
Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities
Teaching suggestions with STEAM rubric and graphic organizers
Extension activities that include literature suggestions, virtual field trips, and discussion guides to deepen children's connections and understanding
About Evan-Moor
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