Did you know that I recently launched my first STEM Engineering Design children’s book? I thought National Read a Book Day was the perfect time to share it with you!
Don’t Lose Your Marbles: A STEM Engineering Design Story was inspired by the incredible innovations of my daughters and previous students, which have been so much fun to watch evolve! A fun note about the book: My daughter was adamant that the character, Millie, wear a yellow shirt because it’s her favorite color.
This was SO much fun to create! I’ve shared the description below if you want more information about the book. If you’re a parent or teacher interested in preschool STEM or elementary STEM activities, this book is a great way to introduce young learners to the exciting world of problem-solving and creative thinking.
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Interested in learning more about the book? Check out this description!
Introduce your children to the wonders of STEM with “Don’t Lose Your Marbles,” a captivating story perfect for parents and teachers aiming to inspire young minds. Follow along as Millie, a curious and determined little girl, tackles the problem of her marbles rolling away using the STEM Engineering Design Process.
Join Millie as she identifies her problem, brainstorms creative solutions, draws a model, and builds her innovative idea. Through testing and revising her solution, Millie demonstrates the importance of perseverance and critical thinking.
This engaging book not only tells a story but also teaches children the key steps of the STEM Engineering Design Process:
- Define the Problem: Discover what needs to be fixed or improved.
- Brainstorm and Select a Solution: Think of creative ideas and choose the best one.
- Make a Model: Draw or build a simple outline to see how the solution will work.
- Build the Solution: Create the real thing using everyday materials.
- Test: Try out the solution to see if it works.
- Revise: Make changes to improve the solution.
“Don’t Lose Your Marbles” includes bonus questions to spark creative thinking and a Dear Reader section that guides parents and teachers through the STEM design steps. With this book, children will learn to embrace challenges, think critically, and celebrate their creativity. Perfect for young learners eager to explore and innovate!