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In recent years, administrators and teachers have pushed stEm subjects (science, technology, engineering, and math) in the classroom. But more doesn't always mean better. This innovative stEm program, developed by accomplished educators Rosemary Burton, PhD, and Myra Sawyers, MEd, takes a different approach to teaching young children how to think critically. Instead of focusing on the subjects separately, their comprehensive program teaches through experimentation, problem solving, and engineering. It allows children to question the world around them and find creative solutions to problems. Teachers guide their students through the engineering design process for young engineers, a system in which students devise a solution for an everyday problem, make a plan, design a prototype, test the prototype, and then make necessary improvements. Students are fully engaged and understand the results of their critical thinking. It breaks away from mundane teaching methods that don't show students the bigger picture. It also creates excitement about science and technology fields to encourage students to pursue those subjects at more advanced levels. The Beginning of stEm Early Learning is an innovative teaching guide for kindergarten teachers, elementary school principals, parents who homeschool, and all those interested in shaping the problem solvers and innovators of the future.

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Rosemary Burton, PhD, has been a leader in early childhood development for more than forty years. She brought STEM-focused kindergarten to Minnieland Academy and The Merit Schools in Virginia, where she serves as the Vice President of accreditation and industry relations. Dr. Burton holds a master's in education and a PhD in early childhood education from George Mason University. She is an adjunct faculty member of Northern Virginia Community College. She coauthored the book Social and Emotional Prevention and Intervention Programming for Preschoolers. Myra Sawyers, MEd, has worked in education for more than twenty years. She holds a master's in education from the University of Virginia Curry School of Education. While serving as an adjunct professor at Northern Virginia Community College, she learned of the STEM program created by colleague, Dr. Burton and joined her to teach and develop it. She has worked with her on early-learning programs in literacy and STEM at Minnieland Academy and The Merit Schools where she is Regional Director for Education and Quality Systems. She also serves on the Virginia AdvancED Accreditation Council and sponsors Robotics and Engineering camps throughout Virginia.

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