A Story Walk For Your Children

 Jillian Jiggs To The Rescue

Hey there! For a school assignment, I had to create a story walk for children based on my choosing book. I have posted a video of my story walk. Please feel free to use this with your children!

How Does This Story Walk Support STEM? 

                Along with science and math (as explained in my presentation), my story walk also supports engineering. The aspect of engineering appears through the creative art activity I created regarding creating their own Monster Machine. Through this experience, children may decide to make their Monster Machine blueprints, deciding upon what to place where and how to build it. Through this, your child will most likely engage in problem-solving, attempting to figure out what materials to use to ensure that their machine is sturdy enough to withhold the weight of the monster. Next, they will engage in building their machine, which in itself is included in the idea of engineering.

    Unfortunately, there are not many aspects of my story walk that support technology. However, the aspect of children using a magnifying glass can be considered as a technology. Through this story walk, your child will learn how to use a magnifying glass to spot any hints or clues about where the monster may be. Furthermore, when creating their monster machine, children will use a ruler, which is also a form of technology, if you think about it

    As you can see, STEM can be implemented in many ways, helping children learn, develop, explore, and wonder. As parents, I would encourage you to try new things with your children. Provide them with challenges, allow them to explore. Trust me, the benefits to your children are endless.