SynopsisSkill Sharpeners: STEAMis where creativity meets academics!Each unit in this full-color workbook includes activities that prompt children to think creatively, and 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. Recipient of the 2021 Parents' Picks Award for Best Products for Elementary Kids, Skill Sharpeners: STEAMactivity books are organized around 9 real-world topics related to the environment, the Earth, people and cultures, and social and emotional learning. Topics in the kindergarten edition include themes such as: InstrumentsSTEAM task: Write steps to make an original instrument; Make an original instrument. Plastic BagsSTEAM task: Make an original reusable bag. Screen TimeSTEAM task: Make an original game and explain how to play it. FeelingsSTEAM task: Make a book to show different feelings. Old PlaygroundSTEAM task: Make a model of a playground children will want to visit. Each unit includes a grade-appropriate story or nonfiction reading article, a STEAM task to solve, and activities that provide an integrated approach to learning: Science: important concepts and vocabulary related to the unit's theme Technology: models about how technology is applied in the real world Engineering: examples of engineering solutions in the world Art: creative solutions through art projects Math: operations to figure out solutions This title also includes a: Career spotlight that highlights specific careers related to the topic Supply list for each STEAM task Bonus STEAM puzzle Certificate of completion Parent guide with teaching tips Answer key Every Skill Sharpenersworkbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! The Skill Sharpeners: STEAMTeaching Guides include: How to Use directions for approaching STEAM education Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities Teaching suggestions with STEAM rubric and graphic organizers Extension activities that include literature suggestions, virtual field trips, and discussion guides to deepen children's connections and understanding About Evan-Moor Educational Publishers Igniting young minds to help every child learn and succeed!Evan-Moor creates engaging and meaningful learning resources for children in grades PreK - 8. Trusted by parents and teachers for over 45 years, Evan-Moor's award-winning resources are thoughtfully developed to nurture children's hearts and minds to help them reach their full potential., Skill Sharpeners: STEAM is where creativity meets academics! Each unit in this full-color workbook includes activities that prompt children to think creatively, and 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. Recipient of the 2021 Parents' Picks Award for Best Products for Elementary Kids, Skill Sharpeners: STEAM activity books are organized around 9 real-world topics related to the environment, the Earth, people and cultures, and social and emotional learning. Topics in the kindergarten edition include themes such as: Instruments STEAM task: Write steps to make an original instrument; Make an original instrument. Plastic Bags STEAM task: Make an original reusable bag. Screen Time STEAM task: Make an original game and explain how to play it. Feelings STEAM task: Make a book to show different feelings. Old Playground STEAM task: Make a model of a playground children will want to visit. Each unit includes a grade-appropriate story or nonfiction reading article, a STEAM task to solve, and activities that provide an integrated approach to learning: Science: important concepts and vocabulary related to the unit's theme Technology: models about how technology is applied in the real world Engineering: examples of engineering solutions in the world Art: creative solutions through art projects Math: operations to figure out solutions This title also includes a: Career spotlight that highlights specific careers related to the topic Supply list for each STEAM task Bonus STEAM puzzle Certificate of completion Parent guide with teaching tips Answer key Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! The Skill Sharpeners: STEAM Teaching Guides include: How to Use directions for approaching STEAM education Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities Teaching suggestions with STEAM rubric and graphic organizers Extension activities that include literature suggestions, virtual field trips, and discussion guides to deepen children's connections and understanding About Evan-Moor Educational Publishers Igniting young minds to help every child learn and succeed! Evan-Moor creates engaging and meaningful learning resources for children in grades PreK - 8. Trusted by parents and teachers for over 45 years, Evan-Moor's award-winning resources are thoughtfully developed to nurture children's hearts and minds to help them reach their full potential., Skill Sharpeners: STEAM is where creativity meets academics! Each unit in this engaging full-color workbook 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. Ideal for classroom and home use., Finding solutions to real-world problems is an important part of your child's path to academic success. Children benefit from using STEAM education to learn to empathize, relate to the world around them, and incorporate science, technology, engineering, art, and math to find solutions to real-world problems. STEAM tasks provide opportunities for children to develop critical thinking and collaboration skills that will help them succeed academically and in life! STEAM's integrated approach to learning uses a design process to provide authentic experiences and to develop many important concepts and skills in the context of solving real-world problems. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art: visual and performing, Math, Career study, Critical thinking, Creative thinking, Problem-solving, Empathy, Solution-based thinking, Visual thinking Book jacket.