This accessible and practical sourcebook is for parents who want to understand and contribute to their children's success in math and science and to their overall education. 25 illustrations.

In today's high-tech world, math and science matter. Of the 10 fastest growing occupations, eight are science, math or technology-related. Whatever a child wants to do--join the military, join the workforce, or go on to college--math and science skills will be important. Become part of the equation to help one's child succeed now and in the future. Parents have the power to make a tremendous difference in their child's success by staying informed and involved. This paper offers some ideas for how parents can help support math and science skills from elementary school through high school.

Grade level: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, k, p, e, i, t.

Did you know that your child's future career will most likely require STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics) skills? Whether you are a Science Dreamer or a Science Screamer (eek-a frog!), you have the ability to guide your child toward success in a science-rich future. Written by a professional science educator, and fellow parent, this book is chock-full of tips and insights to Chart Your Family's Course for science learning. Quotes from the author's young son, such as, "Mom. I love you. But why are we doing this?" (said while sticking LEDs into playdough at 7:30 a.m.) make this a highly-entertaining expedition. Get ready to start using Wonder as Your Compass!

"This contributed volume is intended to help increase equitable opportunities in STEM education for all students. It identifies best practices and challenges related to producing more equitable and inclusive routes to access STEM education and professions"--

A STEAM-centered, adorably illustrated picture book about Meg, a brilliant and creative boxitect who creates extraordinary things out of ordinary cardboard boxes. Meg is a brilliant and creative boxitect. She loves impressing her teacher and classmates with what she makes out of boxes. But there’s a new kid at Maker School: Simone. Simone is good at everything, and worst of all, she’s a boxitect too. When the annual Maker Match is held, Meg and Simone are paired as a team but can’t seem to stop arguing. When their extraordinary project turns into a huge disaster, they must find a way to join creative forces, lift each other up, and work together.

Use the powerful strategies of play and storytelling to help young children develop their "math brains." This easy-to-use resource includes fun activities, routines, and games inspired by children's books that challenge children to recognize and think more logically about the math all around them.

This book serves to enliven three-way partnerships among parents, teachers, and students concerning mathematical learning in elementary and middle school settings. Key tenets of the principles concerning constructivism and overlapping spheres of influence are presented in the first two chapters to provide a solid theoretical basis for teaching mathematics the way we do and for involving parents in the learning process. The remaining chapters describe parental involvement initiatives that reflect a model consisting of an invitation, an initial meeting, an engagement workshop, home activities, a follow-up session, and additional tasks to maintain connections between the mathematics classroom and the home. Book jacket.

MATH AND SCIENCE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, 6th Edition is a unique text that focuses on the integration of math and science along with the other important areas of child development during the crucial birth-through-eight age range. It also carefully addresses the ever-changing and important national standards: The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), National Council of Teachers of Math (NCTM), National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), and the National Research Council (NRC). Both math and science are presented from a common conceptual framework, and problem solving is emphasized as the major means for constructing concepts. The systematic approach of the book promotes developmentally appropriate assessment through observation, documentation of records, audio and video use, performance evaluations, and student portfolios. This text covers the use of literature and the promotion of the written language with an emphasis on dramatic play, and provides information regarding materials and resources as well as parent involvement. With the units developed sequentially from pre-kindergarten to primary level, the book is easy and logical to follow. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.