Stem learning plays a crucial role in a child’s future. With a focus on science, technology, engineering, and math, we create valuable knowledge that our young children need to be successful and competitive for years to come.
Teaching children at such a young age is important to encourage growth and development. That is why we must teach our little ones as soon as possible with the help of the best preschool stem books.
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1. cece loves science by kimberly derting and shelli r. John
Pets are family members too. it’s only right that young children know more about their canine friends. In this picture book, Cece and Ella’s friend Isaac use a scientific approach to answer a dog-related question: Do dogs eat vegetables?
This basic book has become a New York Times bestseller and a NAACP Image Award winner. To keep your children entertained while learning about the nature of their furry friends, this book is the right choice for you.
2. crystal chatterton’s amazing science experiments for kids
Learning science is nothing without experiments. Satisfy your children’s curiosity by engaging them in different experiments at an early age. This Crystal Chatterton book has over 100 exciting stem activities that your kids can do safely. comes with easy-to-follow instructions and colorful photos for visual examples of what to do and what to expect from the activities in the set.
This book will help children learn by teaching them how to create a hypothesis, conduct an experiment, and record the data they collected from the experiment. encourages children to discover the world at their own pace while improving their critical thinking skills.
I like this book for its hands-on learning with stem projects. If you’re interested in learning more about hands-on educational projects for kids, check out my article on top subscriptions available for kids.
3. all about the weather by huda harajli
This book is perfect for children ages 3-5. With wonderful illustrations, children are immersed in a climatic adventure from the hot days of summer to the cold nights of winter. The book also includes discussions of the difference between the four seasons, how clouds and rainbows form, and much more!
It also contains advanced data, such as how we can use the wind to generate electricity. but rest assured that all information is presented correctly to level a child’s comprehension for better understanding.
4. you thanked an inventor today by patrice mclaurin
Have you thanked an inventor? today focuses on the contributions of African-American inventors to the world of science. What makes this book an amazing read is the inclusion of short biographies of these amazing inventors and activities that support children’s reading comprehension. the 36-page book talks about different inventions that children use in their daily lives.
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In addition, Microsoft also calls this book a“book to inspire stem.” It received a 5-star rating from readers’ favorite. With all these credits, we can guarantee that this is one of the best preschool stem books your child can learn from.
5. travel then and now by vicki yachts
core books for preschool that focus on a single topic provide a better understanding of the topic. The book Travel Before and Now by Vicki Yates focuses on the transportation our great-grandparents had in their day and compares it to the transportation we have today. the book is more geared towards the engineering side of power.
Here, kids will enjoy real photos of methods of travel we’ve all enjoyed over the years. the 24-page book is best for ages 4-6.
6. how to code a sand castle by josh funk
Another basic preschool book that will entice your child to be creative builders is How to Code a Sandcastle by Josh Funk. This book aims to introduce children to computer coding concepts that would otherwise be too advanced for their age. however, this book is written to be easily understood by children ages 4-8.
The book’s characters, pearl and pascal, make use of fundamental computer coding, such as sequences and loops, to build their sand castle. The book also features small, manageable steps, teaching children to go through a process to accomplish something.
The author, Josh Funk, is a software engineer, so you can be sure that this really is a high-quality basic book for your children.
7. when i build with blocks by niki alling
no other preschool stem book is more age appropriate than niki alling’s when i build with blocks. We all know how little kids love building blocks. they keep them entertained while encouraging their little minds to be creative. This book is age appropriate for preschool and kindergarten children ages 3-6.
The book teaches children how to build creative block structures. comes with photos of original children’s building block ideas in real preschool and kindergarten classrooms.
8. little engineer coloring book by seth mckay
Engineering is an important aspect of all basic preschool books. This book focuses on the engineering works of houses. From conceptualizing floor plans to building the house itself, every little engineer is sure to delight in this book. It comes with detailed pictures and understandable words so you can read it comprehensively to children.
The book also comes with a free training certificate! therefore, your child will feel more accomplished when he receives the training certificate after completing the book.
9. preschool math workbook for toddlers
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Learning mathematical concepts allows children to develop the necessary basic concepts that they need to know. This math workbook will teach toddlers ages 2-4 basic math skills like number recognition and counting.
It can also help children learn to write numbers through tracing. The book includes magical creatures like unicorns and other animals to keep children engaged in each activity.
10. math fables of greg tang
Math Fables is one of the best math oriented preschool root books. teaches children to count and gives them an idea of how addition and subtraction works. This book is a nice follow-up to the preschool math workbook for toddlers that we listed earlier.
math fables gives kids ages 4-8 the skills to learn the simple math skills they’ll need later in life.
11. simple steam by marnie forestieri and debby mitchell
This core book comes with an additional a for the arts. The more than 50 science, technology, engineering, art and math projects are sure to engage all children to participate in fun learning activities. The 152-page book is ideal for children ages 3 to 6, making it appropriate for preschoolers.
In addition, this book has received several accolades, including Creative Child Magazine’s 2018 Book of the Year Award and Learning Magazine’s 2019 Teacher’s Choice Award for Family.
12. okido activity book subscription
steam – stem with a for arts – encompasses everything your child needs to learn. This subscription activity book created for children ages 3-7 makes learning easy. there is a specific theme for each month in any steam theme. stories, experiments and activities such as games and worksheets will surround the specific topic so that learning is not so boring.
The best thing we love about this subscription is that the editor of each monthly issue you receive is a board certified doctor. scientific! now, we’re talking smart! In addition to that, the book also has eco-friendly and biodegradable materials.
use fsc certified paper and vegetable inks! therefore, learning while teaching our children to be environmentally conscious is the way to go!
These books will help build an educational foundation for your little ones! I encourage you to look for other stem activities on my site. Also, check out my article, Basic (and Not-So-Basic) List of Craft Supplies for Kids.
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