STEM is an acronym that stands for “Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.” 

 

STEM education is increasing in popularity within the U.S., especially as more schools are implementing into their curriculum. There are some valuable benefits for children and their growing minds!

 

During STEM activities, children learn resilience as they learn to fail and try again, in a safe environment, as they learn the steps that  will lead to success. Children can learn to embrace making mistakes as a healthy part of the learning process. STEM also encourages taking risks and experimenting, with a “let’s see” approach and figuring out new solutions to achieve end results. 

 

It harnesses teamwork and collaborating with other with different abilities and perspectives. It promotes ingenuity and creativity, critical thinking and problem solving skills, as well as confidence in working with new technologies in an ever evolving and increasingly tech-centered world.