What does STEAM look like in the Early Years?

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths. This is a forward-thinking, integrated approach to learning that combines these subjects to guide children’s inquisition and critical thinking. Early years doesn’t necessarily come to mind for many practitioners and teachers when considering STEAM. However, STEAM is central to children’s learning and development in the…

16 January 2022

Curriculum Steam

STEM Teaching in Primary Schools

The concept of STEM learning is to combine science, technology, engineering and maths to create something that is greater than the sum of its individual parts. Combining these subjects together can help pupils understand how the subjects they study can be applied in real life. It's important for Primary Schools to teach STEM as it…

15 January 2022

Diversity Girls in STEM Steam

Positive Women Role Models in the world of STEAM

We all love Mr Men and Little Miss books and the Little Miss Inventor provides a great avenue into discussions about positive women role models in the world of STEAM. The blurb says: “Her brain is full of ideas which she turns into extraordinary inventions in a shed at the bottom of her garden”. Alongside reading…

14 January 2022

Inspire Steam

Technology: 21st Century Learning Skills

What are 21st century learning skills? Using technology across the curriculum opens up the possibilities for not only developing valuable computing skills such as coding and programming, but also a range of essential learning skills, often referred to as the 4 C’s for 21st Century Learning. Technology helps to motivate and inspire children and offers…

14 January 2022

Diversity Girls in STEM Steam

Encouraging Girls to Love STEAM

It is widely acknowledged that careers in STEAM will continue to be hugely important in the future – even if the jobs do not yet exist, we know that the skills and learning involved in technology, maths, science and engineering will be crucial for future societies. These subjects are important for everyone, but the sad…

12 January 2022

Curriculum Primary Steam

Ed Tech Basics – What is Educational Technology and why is it important?

Jodie Lopez is an ex primary school teacher who won a number of awards for her use of technology across the curriculum. She moved from full time teaching into working with education technology companies to help bridge the gap between schools and products/services on offer. Jodie is a mum of 2 young boys. As a…

11 January 2022

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