Author: Dr. Jacie Maslyk
Description: Kids are curious about how stuff works! They like to ask questions, come up with ideas, and try things out for themselves. Big Engineering Experiments for Little Kids helps activate their imaginations and shows them real engineering in action. When STEAM learning starts early, kids can prepare for scholastic success and a lifelong habit of creative and analytical thinking.
Review:
As a STEM advocate and educator, I received an advanced copy of the book to review from the publisher. Dr. Jacie Maslyk’s latest book is a jewel of resources and activities for early learners! You don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars on STEM kits or robots for kids to learn science through play. The 20 kid-friendly experiments in this book use basic household items and are simple enough for kids to do with guidance from a grown-up. I love how each experiment shows pictures of the supplies needed and features pictures of each step of the experiment! The Messy Meter for each experiment is a really nice added touch as well. To encourage further learning and discovery, each experiment includes “Be Curious” and “How It Works” sections. Overall, I highly recommend this book and am looking forward to using it in my work.
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