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Watch a group of very young children engaged in planting a community garden. What are they learning They are starting to grasp fundamental concepts about science and the natural world how much water is needed, what roots are for, how a plant’s growth changes with the seasons, and so forth. These are ideas that lay the groundwork for deeper learning about environmental science and plant biology, critical thinking skills, problem solving, and trial and error. Brain and skills-building experiences early in life are critical for child development, and high-quality early stem experiences can support children’s growth across areas as diverse as executive function and literacy development. In fact, just as the industrial revolution made it necessary for all children to learn to read, the technology revolution has made it critical for all children to understand stem. To support the future of our nation, the seeds of stem must be planted early, along with and in support of the seeds of literacy. Together, these mutually enhancing, interwoven strands of learning will grow well-informed, critical citizens prepared for a digital tomorrow.
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