We know that integrating STEM into early childhood classrooms is both joyful and complex. Sometimes the block tower collapses, the robot won’t move, or the worms escape the habitat again. And sometimes the hardest part isn’t the materials—it’s the uncertainty around how to support children’s questions, how to make room for real exploration, or how to advocate for STEM in programs where it’s not a priority.
That’s why we’re opening up this post just for you, our paid subscribers, to talk honestly about the challenges you’re facing in your STEM work with young children.
Whether you’re a classroom teacher, coach, administrator, or family educator, we want to hear:
What’s not working in your STEM practice right now?
Are you struggling to find time for STEM amidst all the other demands?
Is it hard to feel confident in your own STEM knowledge?
Do you feel unsure how to make STEM meaningful for the age group of children you’re working with?
Are families hesitant or confused about what STEM looks like at this age?
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