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Storytime STEM-packs are designed as stand-alone 45-minute activities focused on a particular STEM concept that can be flexibly integrated into existing curriculum. Storytime STEM+C Adventures consist of five integrated activities. They focus on building a foundation for computational thinking and integrate STEM activities.  Storytime STEM-packs are aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards and the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, addressing K-2 core concepts. PreK children work towards these concepts. Each Storytime STEM-pack focuses on a particular disciplinary core idea (science/engineering) or mathematics concept, building towards children’s understanding of that concept. Often additional concepts, either in the same or...

Storytime STEM-packs are designed as stand-alone 45-minute activities focused on a particular STEM concept that can be flexibly integrated into existing curriculum. For standards-alignment please see our website www.storytimestem.com. How can Storytime STEM-packs enhance my curriculum? Excitement and interest Engagement/Launch Application Reinforcement Enrichment  What is the time requirement to implement a Storytime STEM-pack? A STEM-pack is designed for a 45-minute lesson. It can be broken up into smaller chunks, for example reading the story one day and doing the activities another day. When needed, the activities can be broken up further by sections in the facilitator guide.  Are Storytime STEM-packs...

Storytime STEM+C Adventures consist of five integrated activities. They focus on building a foundation for computational thinking and integrate STEM activities. For standards-alignment please see our website www.storytimestem.com.  How can Storytime STEM Adventures enhance my curriculum? Build a foundation for computer science/computational thinking Create excitement and interest for computer science and STEM Application of STEM concepts Reinforcement of STEM concepts Enrichment for STEM concepts  What is the time requirement to implement a Storytime STEM-pack? A STEM+C Adventures consists of five 45-minute challenges. Each challenge can be broken up into smaller chunks, for example reading the story one day and doing...