Investigating STEM With Infants and Toddlers (Birth–3)

This guide introduces the Infant Toddler Inquiry Learning Model, providing a practical framework for introducing science, technology, engineering, and math concepts to the youngest learners. It demonstrates how to seamlessly embed STEM topics into daily routines and curriculum, making complex subjects accessible and engaging for children from birth to age three. The book is thoughtfully designed to be a valuable resource for educators from diverse educational backgrounds, empowering them with confidence and concrete strategies.

Its focus on the natural exploratory drive of infants and toddlers frames their everyday play and curiosity as the foundation for scientific thinking. Caregivers and early childhood teachers will find it particularly beneficial for understanding how to recognize and build upon these organic learning moments. By translating educational theory into actionable practice, this volume has the potential to profoundly shape a child's earliest encounters with the world of discovery and problem-solving.