{"product_id":"8722525618199","title":"Skill Sharpeners STEAM, Grade K","description":"\u003cp\u003eEngage young children in solving real-world problems with Skill Sharpeners: STEAM. STEAM is an approach to project-based learning that uses science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics to engage children in empathizing, thinking critically, collaborating, and coming up with solutions to solve real-world problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSkill Sharpeners: STEAM is where creativity meets academics. Each unit includes 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSkill Sharpeners: STEAM activity books for kindergarten are organized around 9 real-world topics related to the environment, the Earth, people and cultures, and social and emotional learning. Topics include themes such as:\n\u003cbr\u003e• \tInstruments STEAM task: Write steps to make an original instrument; Make an original instrument.\n\u003cbr\u003e• \tPlastic Bags STEAM task: Make an original reusable bag.\n\u003cbr\u003e• \tScreen Time STEAM task: Make an original game and explain how to play it. \n\u003cbr\u003e• \tFeelings STEAM task: Make a book to show different feelings.\n\u003cbr\u003e• \tOld Playground STEAM task: Make a model of a playground children will want to visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach unit includes a grade-appropriate story or nonfiction reading article, a STEAM task to solve, and activities that provide an integrated approach to learning:\n\u003cbr\u003e• \tScience: important concepts and vocabulary related to the unit's theme\n\u003cbr\u003e• \tTechnology: models about how technology is applied in the real world \n\u003cbr\u003e• \tEngineering: examples of engineering solutions in the world\n\u003cbr\u003e• \tArt: creative solutions through art projects\n\u003cbr\u003e• \tMath: math operations to figure out solutions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlus, each title includes a:\n\u003cbr\u003e• \tCareer spotlight that highlights specific careers related to the topic \n\u003cbr\u003e• \tSupply list for each STEAM task\n\u003cbr\u003e• \tBonus STEAM puzzle\n\u003cbr\u003e• \tCertificate of completion \n\u003cbr\u003e• \tAnswer key\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBonus feature: Each book includes a downloadable Teaching Guide for using this series in a classroom or homeschool. The Teaching Guide provides instructional support, extension activities, and a sample pacing plan and template.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSkill Sharpeners: STEAM creates entertaining and fun activities that get children thinking and learning without even realizing it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EVAN-MOOR EDUCATIONAL PUBLISHERS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45137679122455,"sku":"ERSEMC9330","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0136\/0537\/1963\/files\/fcf726035aae892aaa4ef83d75a0156f1f12e9a1_2c4ce7e7-4eb7-4444-a4d8-81b06cf941a9.jpg?v=1778850763","url":"https:\/\/everydaysupplyco.com\/products\/8722525618199","provider":"Everyday Supply Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}