art by mixing salt with water and paint and have them predict what will happen. Or try sculpting with air-dry clay; your child doesn’t even need a pottery wheel to create with clay! Music also provides an amazing opportunity to learn more about science, technology and math. Your child can explore the physics of sound and musical instruments by creating their own rhythms, testing sound with spoons, seeing sound waves with salt, amping up their ear power with paper, and so much more! Math There are many ways to make math relevant and interesting. Research shows that most children can succeed at math with patience and practice. STEAM activities should incorporate math with hands-on creativity for a more engaging and memorable learning experience. Teach number sense by mentally workArts A well-rounded education that incorporates STEM and the arts is important for inspiring creativity and exploration in early education. Children can be artists by painting, drawing, sculpting, singing, playing an instrument, dancing or writing. Take note of inclinations in these areas and foster a love of the arts. Inspire creativity by immersing your home in different types of art. Listen to a variety of music genres, check out art books from the library, and stock up on art supplies. Watercolors, finger paints, crayons, colored pencils, pastels, construction paper, sketch books and origami paper are some examples. Even if you don’t think you’re good at art, experiment with various art mediums along with your child. He or she will be more willing to try, too. Try evaporation 136 HAWAII PARENT NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2023 Collaborative STEAM projects incorporate art and science for a truly fun learning experience. p g doesn’t wheel M am le te Y th mu crea testing ing sound up their ear pow p y and ucats , f different ariety of music “Inspire creativity by immersing your home in different types of art.”
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