Non-fiction & Preschoolers: STEM me a fun Storytime

Introducing children to procedural literature will benefit their following direction skills and entice reluctant readers to see the interest and adventure in literature. Procedural literature is what it sounds like, books that have a process to follow. In Big Book of Animals, LEGO gives details of animals and utilizes LEGO characters to capture a child's interest, the "hook" of a story. A lot of procedural literature requires the reader to follow the steps in order to obtain the desired results. I would recommend the genre for the hands on learners. Those who have a fascination with a topic but are too antsy to sit through a book or story. A child can learn facts while building.

Title: Big Book of Animals

Series: LEGO Nonfiction

Author: Penelope Arlon

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Publication Date: 2017

ISBN: 978-1338130072

Age Range: 4-8

Big Book of Animals is a “LEGO adventure in the real world.” It contains information on 50 animals that roam all over the earth. Beautiful photographs and information boxes with the use of LEGO characters create a fun and adventurous atmosphere for learning. The title also includes mini comic strips, jokes, and building ideas throughout the book.

Children will be captivated by the graphics and the humorous characters. Reluctant children of story time while enjoy that each page presents a new story, a different animal, and more building possibilities. Hands on learning and crafts help a child experience and build upon their learning, bringing education to life.

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) projects are a great way for a child to learn through a hands on approach, which most procedural nonfiction books are STEM related. STEM projects allows a child to explore and experience the world, utilizing their hands as the think through a problem. Not only are STEM books that help children learn, but STEM toys and subscription boxes are another great way to encourage your little to explore.

Fractus Learning:

This is an article by Fractus Learning in which they have collected research on the top STEM toys for every age group. A subscription box is a box that will be delivered to your chosen address containing a new project for you child to explore and learn in the area of math, science, engineering, and/or technology. This website is a great way to find the best STEM subscription box for you and your child(ren).

https://www.fractuslearning.com/best-stem-science-tech-engineering-learning-toys/