Paula Walshe – Introducing STEAM in Early Years for Children aged 0-6

Don’t miss this webinar with Paula Walshe where you’ll be introduced to STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts and maths) and the importance of incorporating STEAM activities in early years practice to support children to develop important 21st century skills such as problem solving, critical thinking and teamwork.

This webinar will cover the following:

• What is STEAM?
• Why is STEAM important in early years?
• What 21st century skills will STEAM foster?
• Facilitating STEAM using affordable materials already in the early years environment
• Unplugged technology without the issue of screen time
• Suggestions and ideas for STEAM activities and resources

About the speaker
Paula Walshe is a published author, PhD candidate and Assistant Lecturer in Early Childhood Education at Dundalk Institute of Technology. Her PhD research focuses on STEAM in early years education. Paula’s second book entitled “Full STEAM Ahead – Science, Technology, Engineering, The Arts and Maths in Early Childhood Education” is a guide to implementing STEAM in the early years. She is also an experienced early years educator and previously managed an outdoor pre-school in rural Ireland.

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