ABSTRACT
This chapter summarizes important findings regarding Early Childhood (EC)-STEM education and the many benefits of STEM education for young children. Over the last several decades, although much has been learned about how young children learn STEM disciplines and how educators can foster such learning, there remain serious shortcomings in our capacities to (a) measure EC STEM learning, (b) increase EC educators’ knowledge about and comfort with STEM ideas, (c) institute effective policies to expand access to high-quality STEM learning opportunities worldwide, and (d) create and disseminate robust curricular materials, especially integrated STEM materials, specifically designed for EC learners.
