Little Innovators: STEAM in Early Childhood
Enjoy everyday STEAM learning with simple, play-based ideas for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Course Overview
This course applies to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Normally $12.00, this course is currently free.
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Young children are natural explorers—poking, stacking, building, splashing, and imagining their way through the world. This course shows you how to harness that curiosity through the power of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics).
Discover how infants, toddlers, and preschoolers engage with each part of STEAM in their daily play and routines. From experimenting with the sound of a rattle (science) to experimenting with tools (technology), from building blanket forts (engineering) to creating loose-parts sculptures (arts), and exploring patterns and numbers (math), you’ll see how everyday moments are full of meaningful learning.
This course is also available in Spanish.
See the course learning outcomes and topics below for more on what you will learn.
This course is offered in our online format and includes audio narration in most course sections:Acceptance information
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This course is accepted in the following states except as otherwise indicated:
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- Alaska
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- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota [not approved - Minnesota does not approve 1 clock hour courses]
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- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee [not yet approved]
- Texas
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- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Washington, DC
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
For state-specific information, see our State Training pages.
Learning outcomes
After completing this course you will be able to:
- Explain the core principles of STEAM education
- Identify ways young children explore and learn through each part of STEAM
- Select developmentally appropriate STEAM activities for young children
Topics covered
- STEAM education for young children
- Young scientists
- Technology and play
- Young engineers
- Creative artists
- Math and play
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Course Details & Support
Prerequisites
- Language: Fluent reading and writing in the language of instruction (English or Spanish).
- Technology: Internet access and a web-enabled device (computer, smartphone, or tablet).
Access & Completion Deadline
- This training expires 12 months from the date of purchase.
- To receive a certificate of completion, you must successfully finish the course before the expiration date.
Learning Methods
- Read instructor-written material
- Watch videos
- Listen to audio segments
Assessments
- Multiple-choice quizzes
- Written assignments
Requirements for CEUs and Clock Hours
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- Agree to and acknowledge our Honor Code & Policy
- Follow all instructions for written assignments
- Demonstrate comprehension of the course content
- Achieve the passing score specified in your course.
Quizzes and Assessments
- If your score falls below the passing mark, a trainer will review your work. If needed, you may be asked to speak with a trainer.
- You will have a second chance to retake any quiz or assessment.
- If you do not pass on your second attempt, contact us at info@carecourses.com. We will review your course and follow up directly.
- All quizzes are open book; all answers are found in the course material.
Certificates
- Official Care Courses certificates of completion record your clock hours and CEUs.
- Certificates are available in the My Courses area of your account.
- Please note: All course and certificate dates and times are on Eastern Time.
Getting Started
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About Care Courses
- Care Courses offers over 50 professional development courses and one non-credit training tutorial on the CDA process.
- All professional development courses include clock hours, CEUs, and an official online certificate of completion.
- (The free CDA tutorial does not offer clock hours or a certificate.)
Tuition & Bundles
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