Skyway STEAM
for K-5 Students
Mrs. Karen Garner, Ed.S.
It’s Never Too Early to Start Learning
Introducing STEAM to children early on sets the stage for success later. Children exposed to STEAM in the formative years score higher on the SAT and need less remedial classes when they start college. These children are also more likely to pursue a career in STEM with confidence. Since they have a better understanding of foundational STEAM practices, they develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed for success in the 21st century.
Mathematics and science skills are the foundation of STEAM and must be applied in pursuit of solutions. These skills connect to content learning and extend connections between ideas and subject areas while also increasing reasoning and problem-solving – and most importantly resilience – in unfamiliar contexts.
Technology helps students engage in the learning process through research, reflection, and collaboration. Students learn to use multiple applications including software, robotics, and social media. Technology is used to mirror the work being done in real world careers.
By learning the engineering design process, children build their problem-solving skills. These skills transfer to other disciplines, including math and science and help to prepare students for 21st century careers.
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Art subjects give students the freedom to harness the capabilities of STEM subjects. Studying art subjects contributes to the development of essential skills like collaboration, communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking. It also enhances a student’s flexibility, adaptability, productivity, responsibility, and innovation. All of these skills are required for a successful career in any field of study
