Beyond the Books: Creating Engaging STEAM Activities A team of Primary and Lower School educators will share strategies for effective implementation of STEAM through the Design Thinking Process with students in grades Pre-K - 6. The hands-on workshop “Beyond the Books: Creating Engaging STEAM Activities” will provide attendees with the opportunity to experience a variety of activities that can be used in the Makerspace or STEAM classroom. Presenters will share teaching strategies and classroom practices that foster critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity in elementary students. Additionally, there will be an opportunity to explore various technologies including coding and robotics. This will be an engaging experience that reflects best practices of STEAM instruction and creative ways to incorporate literature.
