Engaging Young Learners in STEM Exploration
Our STEM Toolkit provides young learners
with hands-on, inquiry-based activities designed to build
foundational STEM skills through play and exploration. These
kits encourage active learning, foster curiosity, and integrate
STEM seamlessly into everyday routines, supporting both
adult-initiated and child-driven discovery.
Infant & Toddler STEM Kit
Nurturing Early Discovery (Birth–36 months)
What’s Inside
- 14 Science
10 Technology
10 Engineering
18 Mathematics
All include vocabulary lists with child-friendly definitions and additional ideas for learning and practice.
Teacher’s Guide with:
- What is STEM and Why Does it Matter for Infants and Toddlers?
Active Learning Integration
STEM Disciplines + Early Learning Goals
STEM-Focused Adult-Child Interactions
STEM in Everyday Routines
Activity Format
Inclusive Design (UDL, MLL, DEI)
20 STEM Family Fun Activities
Extend learning at home with easy, playful experiences.
STEM in Action Videos
Watch real-life classroom examples to guide implementation.
Preschool STEM Kit
Building Foundations for Future Innovators (3–5 years)
What’s Included
- 20 Science
20 Technology
20 Engineering
20 Mathematics
With vocabulary, variations, and extra practice ideas.
8 STEM Read-Aloud Books
- A diverse selection designed to complement each area of learning.
Comprehensive Teacher’s Guide
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Active learning strategies
STEM integration across routines (message board, outdoor play, etc.)
Promoting inquiry-based interactions
Inclusive strategies (UDL, DEI, MLL)
21 Family STEM Activities
Bring learning home and engage families in meaningful ways.
Videos of STEM in Action
Real classroom footage highlighting play-based STEM learning.
Professional Learning Included
6-Hour Training
(Hybrid or In-Person)
- Best practices for facilitating STEM-rich learning
Integration into the daily routine
Supporting diverse learners and learning needs
Connecting STEM activities to Early Learning Goals (ELGs)
By the end, educators walk away with a toolkit of strategies to spark critical thinking, creativity, and curiosity in every child.
Built on active learning and real-world application
Fully aligned with UDL, MLL, and DEI practices
Flexible for use in schools, centers, and home environments
Developed by experts—tested by teachers
UNBOXING
STEM Kit
Join the Development team for a first look at HighScope’s brand-new Preschool and Infant & Toddler STEM Kits! Join the Development team for a first look at HighScope’s brand-new Preschool and Infant & Toddler STEM Kits! In this Lunch & Learn, we’ll explore what’s inside the kits and how the materials and activities can be woven into the daily routine to support early learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
