STEAM is the collective name for science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.
According to a Pew Research report, employment in the occupations related to STEAM has grown 79 percent since 1990 to 17.3 million, outpacing overall U.S. job growth. However,
economic projections predict a need for more than 1 million additional STEM professionals than the U.S. will produce at the current rate over the next 10 years.
Developing and learning children’s STEAM skills can develop children’s growth mindset, make children more willing to try challenging things, and develop children’s imagination and
creativity. When developing STEAM skills, it is also important to develop teamwork skills. Teamwork is a very important skill. There are many moments in a person’s life that require teamwork
and communication.
Here are five ways to develop STEAM skills through toys and games to help children develop better.
1.Open-ended play with creative toys encourages problem-solving. Learning to solve problems is a fundamental skill needed for engineering and technology courses and careers.
2.Children learn to experiment by using toys with multiple levels and modes. Finding different ways to play with a toy or to approach a game supports a growth mindset which leads to skill development through practice.
3.Playing with peers (and parents or caregivers) provides an opportunity for learning how to collaborate. As children encounter playground challenges such as sharing, communicating, and
group games, they learn valuable behavioral skills – often by observation – for navigating the challenges of adult life.
4.Guided creativity builds confidence. Through DIY strategies such as sensory bins, splatter painting, and maker activities, children learn to celebrate their own creations.
5.Toys bring science concepts to life. Blowing bubbles provides a lesson in shapes, wind, and practicing prediction. When will the bubble pop? Where will it land?
The Magplayer magnetic piece is an early education toy that can help develop children’s STESAM skills. He can turn creativity into reality, develop children’s hands-on ability, and build
children’s self-confidence. Children can better develop their STEAM skills by cooperating with their parents.
