Benefits of STEAM Early Childhood Education

Topics: Child Development 

Age Range: Preschool 

At KLA Schools, science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) activities are integrated into our curriculum and practiced in a child’s everyday school life.

Here are some of the benefits of STEAM early childhood education:

• Supporting a love of learning. STEAM projects are fun, and this supports a child’s natural love of learning. At our daycare in Palmetto Bay, we encourage this through projects that enable children to explore, analyze, and evaluate various STEAM concepts and topics.
• Creativity and problem-solving skills. STEAM activities give young children an opportunity to think critically and solve problems. These key skills will help children succeed in many areas of life.
• Collaboration and cooperation. Whether it’s building a block sculpture or doing a dinosaur-related science experiment in the garden, STEAM-related projects in early childhood are often social. Children work together and learn how to respect each other.
• Greater confidence. STEAM activities help children gain confidence in their own creativity and ideas. This creates a strong foundation that will be valuable throughout a child’s life.
• Preparation for future careers. According to a report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, STEAM-related careers will grow at a higher rate than non-STEAM careers. Learning STEAM skills in early childhood will help prepare your child for in-demand future careers.

At KLA Schools, our classrooms feature age-appropriate technology materials, and children are always encouraged to build, create, theorize, question and dream. Our educational environment is inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach where children are viewed as capable researchers and active learners.