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Learning to Read
STEAM Kits
Season 2024
Episode 2
Literacy is more than just reading. It's powerful to combine reading with activities that allow students to recognize the intersection of science, technology, engineering, arts and math. STEAM activities help students enhance their critical thinking skills while having fun at the same time. Rutherford County Technology Engagement Center staffers share how they use STEAM kits with young readers.
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Watching a story performed transforms text into an engaging multisensory experience.
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This activity brings deeper engagement with a book with sensory elements and role playing.
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This activity focuses on learning the predictable patterns used in common contractions.
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This activity highlights the work that an author and illustrator do to build appreciation.
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To build vocabulary, an adult and child can use a dictionary to find a new word to learn.
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This activity helps a child express their fondness for someone by writing them a letter.
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This activity demonstrates the importance of tone in reading to convey various emotions.
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This activity helps children create a story using a character and setting from a book.\
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To recognize story elements, a child reads two books noting similarities and differences.
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Young readers can practice spelling by learning the lyrics to their favorite songs.