Never Too Young: Why STEM Has an Important Place in Early Childhood Education

A toddler reacts with delight at the sight of a butterfly. Another plays with dinosaur figures, memorizing the names of each. A third focuses intensely on helping an adult measure ingredients, stir batter, and make pancakes.

Young children have an innate interest in science because they are naturally curious about the world around them. Everything is new, mysterious, fascinating, and ultimately knowable. We need to nurture that curiosity at an early age, building the foundation for life-long learning...

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