Developing an understanding of STEM in EYFS TY034

Explore STEM for the early years and how this can support the development of understanding the world and early language and communication skills.

Summary

Within the EYFS Framework, there are countless opportunities to learn and develop through STEM. This course explores what these opportunities look like in an early years setting and how to plan for them. You will discover practical STEM ideas which will develop language and communication skills as well as encouraging children to gain a better understanding of the world.

The course will demonstrate how you can maximise learning opportunities through STEM across the EYFS Framework. Children will develop the use of STEM skills, preparing them for successful transition and for future progress. It will also demonstrate how STEM can be used as a means of addressing areas of cultural capital and as a way of working with the wider community.

Who is it for?

This course is for EYFS practitioners who would like to develop their current provision of STEM

What topics are covered?

What is STEM and why include it in EYFS?
Developing Communications and Language through STEM
Working with families and developing cultural capital through STEM
Leading a STEM approach in EYFS

How will you learn?

Face to face

How long is this course?

1 day

Outcomes

demonstrate good Early Years practice and exploit opportunities for STEM
provide opportunities for developing language and communication skills through engaging STEM contexts
explore practical STEM activities for EYFS
develop cultural capital through using STEM to raise aspiration and engage with the wider community