Engage young children in solving real-world problems with Skill Sharpeners: STEAM. STEAM is an approach to project-based learning that uses science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics to engage children in empathizing, thinking critically, collaborating, and coming up with solutions to solve real-world problems.

Skill Sharpeners: STEAM is where creativity meets academics. Each unit includes a fun hands-on STEAM project that encourages children to enjoy the journey of creating and sharing his or her solution to help create a better world.
Skill Sharpeners: STEAM activity books for preschool are organized around 9 real-world topics related to the environment, the Earth, people and cultures, and social and emotional learning. Topics include themes such as:
- Germs STEAM task: Create a hand-washing song that is 20 seconds long.

- Helping Others STEAM task: Make a plan to help people and animals in your community.

- Sun Safety STEAM task: Build something to give shade to your toys.

- Bullies STEAM task: Write a story and do a puppet show about how bullies hurt others.

- Bees STEAM task: Make a bee nest box to help give bees a safe home.

Each unit includes ...