Bioliogy Assignment: Integrated STEM in Play-Based Learning Area

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Integrated STEM in play-based learning area
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Introduction
The discussion in the essay focuses on how to design and create a learning area that
supports learning and guides children aged 3-6 years in the play-based area. The aim is to
integrate STEM in a play-based learning area and enhance learning across science, math,
technology, and the environment.
Belonging, Being & Becoming is fundamental to the Early Years Learning Framework
for children. As the earliest learning among the children takes place through the relationships
within families, community, and culture, it is essential for the educators to actively promote the
skills and knowledge in early childhood settings along with the collaboration of the children and
families (EYLF, 2019). STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activities and
experiences among young children show that they are ready and willing to engage in those
activities (Moomaw & Davis, 2010). Preschool children can develop important scientific and
mathematical relationships as they explore different materials. Therefore, an integrated
curriculum based on STEM and planned activities can encourage children to develop learning
connections among the disciplines.
Science Activity - Grow beans and learn parts of the plant and the right condition’s for
growth.
The key practices that can encourage the science-teaching in pre schoolchildren are to
create the right environment for science inquiry and facilitate direct experiences that promote the
use of scientific inquiry and motivate in-depth investigations (Hoisington, Chalifoux, Winokur,
& Clark-Chiarelli, 2014).
During this activity, preschool children would be shown some beans, one in a dry dish,
next with some water, and third with potting soil. The dishes would be kept in a shelf on the
window, and the class would be engaged in observation and description of the beans. The teacher

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can use flashcards or blackboard to demonstrate how the beans grow into a plant. During this
activity, children learn to identify bean seeds, the sprouting roots, and leaves.
They are encouraged to ask questions and make companions. They are asked to note
down the conditions for the optimum growth of the seeds like sun, water, and so on. Such
experiments can encourage Science Practices, Concepts and Discourse by encourage children to
observe and ask questions, analyze data and develop science vocabulary (Presser, Kamdar,
Vidiksis, Goldstein, Dominguez, & Orr, 2017).
Math Activity - Sort and classify shapes and patterns
Young children carry a basic and casual knowledge of math, and when they're provided
the right chances to learn, they can develop an amazingly advanced knowledge of math and can
even offer solutions to math problems (Clements, & Sarama, 2016). By the time they are two
years old, many children know how to count and are familiar with many number-words.
Children can explore mathematical ideas in daily activities and learn different shapes and
patterns. They can be given puzzles with different shapes and asked to complete the puzzles.