Integrating STEM curriculum in preschool education in India.

Integrating STEM curriculum in preschool education in India.
The scenario on the education front is rapidly changing in India. The good news is that this is happening at the grass root level – the preschool, nursery and Montessori levels. The awareness that children at these formative years are most receptive to new ideas is gaining ground and has brought about the changes required in our education system. No longer can we afford to continue with the current educational system that relies more on academic learning fundamentals of memorizing and recitation of content.
It is therefore most encouraging to note that STEM education is being talked about and being introduced in preschools in India. STEM, the acronym for science, technology, engineering, and math is being seen as the most effective combination to shape children, right from their formative years.
Steam education curriculum prepares children adequately
This education is changing the landscape of classrooms across the country. Curriculum consultants like Theo kids are incorporating STEM are preparing children to become creative thinkers, problem solvers and inspiring collaborators. Children are being prepared for the future so that they are able to join the workforce immediately and are able to do well.
The current system of education has been found wanting towards making children passing out of Universities employable. Many children lack the acumen and competence to join a workforce and to compound it, they also lack basic communication written and oral skills.
The world is ever changing and requires the new generation joining the workforce to be up to the standards. Steam education will help achieve this objective.
STEM lesson plans for preschools in India
Essentially, it is all about learning methods and the delivery. The curriculum is a creative blend of theory and activities that have been designed to stimulate thinking in children. They are introduced to the concepts of the above subjects in a manner that is nonintrusive and natural. Consequently, children do not develop an aversion or phobia to these subjects over time as they appreciate the significance and utility of using the concepts in their learning processes.
Children learn by exploring, experimenting while pursuing personal interests. Theory work in class is well complemented by field work and outdoor activities using Stem kits. They learn concepts in a fun manner that simultaneously challenges their creative thinking processes.
Preschool stem and steam activities
It is essential to recognize the importance of stem and steam activities in preschools. We want our children to be ready to join the workforce in future. We want the scientific, technological and math tempers among our children to get stimulated as well as energized. The addition of Art to the group is indication and acceptance of the fact that children would be more receptive to learning difficult concepts in subjects if they are able to amalgamate the fun part of Arts.
It has been projected that more jobs would open up in the IT, computer programming areas in India. It is imperative for us to prepare and expose our children to concepts at an early age. The embrace of STEAM education will equip children to make a difference in the real world when they join the workforce.
Math and Science concepts can be dry and difficult to comprehend
It is a well known fact that among the more difficult subjects for many children ranks math and science. The current education system has been unable to make the subjects interesting enough for easy understanding. The result is that many children develop an aversion to subjects by the time they grow up.
By introducing Arts into the fold of subjects, children become more engaged and stimulated. They hold their attention and are able to look at problem solving in a manner that is not cumbersome on them. Arts also encourage creativity and are used extensively for web interfaces, advertising, and product design and so on. Children thus get to learn the right blend of concepts across various subjects.
Theokids.in are consultative expertise on Steam and Stem education curriculum in India.

ABOUT US:-
Theo Kids is a sincere effort to make learning interesting. Theo relates to God and our endeavor is to instill the basic virtues via education and allied educational products so that a child’s mind is enriched.

We at Theo kids are passionately involved in adding value to preschool activity classes and several other concepts pertaining to the age group from 1 to 6 years. We present curriculums that integrate seamlessly with the modern play-way method of teaching.

Theo Kids is the brainchild of Ms Geeta Punjabi, Chairperson of Chanakya chess club, who believes that children need to blossom and grow in a safe, healthy society and in an environment that allows development of overall skills. Geeta mentions, “We have involved varied expertise and carried extensive research while planning out the solutions.”

Allowing children to develop their own skills and imbibe new skills as per their ability, our concepts are related to a variety of areas that include cognitive, linguistics, numbers, sensory, motor as well as verbal skills. The use of visual aids as well as toys and books is another extension of adding more exuberance to the art of teaching.

“We also believe that a teacher is an eternal learner and hence our training programs empower teachers to orient themselves to a new paradigm in the area of education.” Planned activity sheets and teaching aids are formally adhered to create a structured workaround and improve interactive sessions.

Theo Kids products include:
Theo Kids world class Curriculum/s pertaining to preschool/activity classes and mother-toddler programs.
Detailed lesson plans – unmatched by any other !
Day care concepts – International style, customized and adapted for India
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Teaching aids and Preschool Kits including in house manufacture of school bags etc
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Andheri east, India.
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