~PD Pop Recording: STEM Stories: Building Brains & Bridges in Literacy Land (PreK-1) - Presented by Michael Newman
- Calendar
- Workshops
- Date
- 02.17.2026 7:30 am - 7:30 am
- Author
- Kim McCutchan
- Url
- https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0005-0003-89d44c98dcfa428390a2c5d66593ddfe
Description
Step into a world where stories spark innovation! In this session, educators discover how to seamlessly weave STEM challenges into beloved children's books to deepen comprehension, boost engagement, and build problem-solving skills. Participants will explore hands-on activities that bring narratives to life, transforming characters’ dilemmas into engineering missions and sensory-rich moments. Perfect for PK–2, this session shows how literacy becomes the launchpad for creativity, critical thinking, and foundational STEM understanding. Leave with ready-to-use book pairings, low-cost materials lists, and strategies to build confident, joyful readers and makers. This recording will be sent to you at 7:30 AM to view at your convenience.