This course is designed to increase your confidence and enthusiasm for teaching early childhood science, technology, engineering, arts, math, health and P.E. The integration of STEAM is essential in the elementary classroom, where key science learning goals can inspire and support students as they utilize their ELA and mathematics skills to work through investigations connected to their lives. This course will focus on science as a “practice,” as encouraged by the MA Science and Technology/Engineering Curriculum Framework, which guides the planning and assessment of learning experiences for the diversity of early childhood learners in the classroom. Additionally, health and physical education and the related issues of wellness, healthy foods and diet will be explored. Credits: 4