A guide to implement a STEAM approach within an educare pedagogy for young children presents the framework and rationale behind the STEAM approach and a theoretical reference for the pedagogical booklet and the visual lexicon. The objectives of this guide are to:
This guide is primarily meant for teachers, educators, childcare workers, coaches, team coordinators, directors, trainers and other practitioners or professionals working with young children1. The guide is also useful for supporting the broader educational community and local stakeholders connected to ECEC partners, as it explains the rationale behind this approach and how it can enhance existing pedagogical frameworks in ECEC across different European contexts.
It is not a “recipe” but a source of inspiration, meant to be adapted to specific contexts. Our enriching journey through the STEAMworks project has shown us that it can inspire other ECEC organisations to embark on their own path.
A pedagogical booklet to guide reflective practice containing inspirational stories combined with guidelines for the professional development of ECEC teams. The objectives of this booklet are to:
A visual lexicon to inspire practices through different STEAM verbs. The objectives of this lexicon are to:
