1. Preschool STE(A)M Programming on a Budget
Vicki Sheeler, Youth Services Librarian
Media-Upper Providence Free Library
Prepared for PaLA Annual Conference, October 2018

2. Topics What is STEM? How does it differ from STEAM?
The importance of STE(A)M education
What does this look like for preschoolers?
Child Development, Ages 3-5
Sample programs
Tips for finding supplies
Program websites
Q&A

3. About the Presenter Public school teacher for 2 years
Public youth services librarian since 2007
No significant science education background
Not good at making PowerPoints 

4. What is STEM? How is it different from STE(A)M?

5. The Importance of STE(A)M Education

6. What Does This Look Like for Preschoolers?

7. Child Development, Ages 3-5

8. Sample Programs

9. Preschool STEM Stories

10. Loose Parts

11. Family Programs

12. Tips for Finding Supplies

13. Program Websites http://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/ (Three Little Pigs)

14. Questions?