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STEM education originated in the United States and now it has gradually entered the field from kindergarten to university. STEM includes science, technology, engineering and mathematics. However, its essence is not to advocate that children learn independent subjects, but hope to integrate, explore knowledge in problem solving and integrate learning based on using hands to solve problems. Compared with traditional single-subject knowledge, STEM can be more explored and applied in real life and stimulate children's intrinsic learning motivation.

STEM Contact STEM in daily life

Young children are natural explorers and scientists. STEM learning does not need a specific curriculum design. STEM learning opportunities can be found everywhere in nature and life. Children are not to satisfy the external requirements, but to spontaneously and curiously install and remove objects, operate buttons, explore new materials or spontaneously build various materials by themselves. Using the familiar story “Three Little Pigs ”as an example, there are many STEM learning elements in this activity: The three little Pigs built houses made of straw, wood and bricks and explore the properties of different materials is the domain of physical science. Later learning about the construction of three different houses can incorporate mathematical elements, such as shape, measuring size and height, which involve mathematical concepts. In the engineering field, children can use different materials and tools to solve construction problems, such as modeling houses with blocks, LEGO or natural materials. This is the integrated application of knowledge advocated by STEM education. Learning can be done in a real environment by children to participate in activities, to present the knowledge in the story for children to solve problems and explore the creation in different forms. This process about exploration and learning is definitely not for the purpose of storing subject knowledge or boring extra training activities, but for children to take the initiative to understand  phenomena about STEM in their lives and understand the world through diversified learning methods.