While science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects grow into complicated fields of study, your child starts learning the basics from the moment they come into the world. Infants begin to learn cause and effect and problem solving almost immediately. They learn quickly that when they cry out, they’ll be tended to and that when they suck on a thumb, they feel soothed.

As infants develop into toddlers and preschoolers, they acquire more knowledge and begin developing even more STEM-related skills. You can help them foster this early development, so that they’ll benefit from improved skills later in life — even if you’re not a rocket scientist yourself!

How to Foster Your Preschooler’s STEM Education

Science is all about curiosity, and who’s more curious than preschoolers? You can help your child develop the skills they’ll use later in life while studying STEM subjects by helping to cultivate their innate abilities to ask questions, observe their surroundings, and to hypothesize. You can find teachable STEM moments during even the most mundane daily activities.

For example, you can teach them math by counting and measurement by talking about different weights and heights. Observe the shapes of signs on the road to learn geometry and talk about cooking to learn chemistry. Learn about life sciences, when they grow out of their clothes, and Earth science when the weather changes. Help them observe patterns in shapes, colors, textures, and sizes.

Most importantly, encourage them to ask questions — who, what, where, why, how, and when — about the things they observe. 

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STEM Subjects as a Part of Early Childhood Development Curriculum

At Creative Corner Child Care, we include age-appropriate STEM subjects like math and science in our daily curriculum, which encourages learning through creative play and structured exploration. If you’re looking for a preschool or child care provider that goes beyond babysitting, we welcome you to take a look at our STEM curriculum and to schedule a tour of our learning center for preschoolers. Call us today for a tour at (615) 581-0157!

AboutCatina Ross

Catina Ross is originally from Millersville, TN, and has called White House home for the past 25 years. She is a registered nurse with over 17 years of experience in the medical field and holds three degrees in nursing, including a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). She is also the Director and co-owner of Creative Corner Child Care Center, where her passion for children’s development and well-being shines every day. Catina brings a unique blend of medical expertise and child development knowledge to the team. She is compassionate, organized, and deeply committed to helping families thrive. When she’s not busy creating new ways to improve the center, she’s spending time with her supportive husband and two sons. Catina writes many of the blogs on our website, especially Mini Moods, which explores child behavior patterns, and Little Boo-Boos, which offers practical medical guidance for parents.