STEM education focuses on the introductory level STEM courses, as well as awareness of the STEM fields and occupations. This initial step provides standards-based structured inquiry-based and real world problem-based learning, connecting all four of the STEM subjects.

               By cultivating an interest in the natural and social sciences in preschool or immediately following school entry, the chances of STEM success in high school can be greatly improved.Students are extremely curious and impressionable, so instilling an interest at an early age could spark a lasting desire to pursue a career in any of these fields.

 Reasons why STEM is important in early years education:-

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• It uses a ‘focus on fun’ approach:- A ‘focus on fun’ attitude is the best approach to delivering any experiences in the younger years, and STEM is no exception.  Activities that involve experimentation, discovery, building or collecting things are great ways to teach younger students. 

• It is tailored to their level:-  A great STEM task is challenging and pushes students to seek new information to solve a problem. This is especially crucial in younger years to encourage and motivate students in their learning.

• It is relevant:- STEM activities are designed around opportunities for students to solve ‘real world’ challenges

• It is hands on:- Learning by doing is an essential part of teaching younger students. Hands on activities make STEM experiences more fun, easier to engage with the content and facilitates the development of necessary skills for younger students.

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      STEM education integrates concepts that are usually taught as separate subjects in different classes and emphasizes the application of knowledge to real-life situations. A lesson or unit in a STEM class is typically based around finding a solution to a real-world problem and tends to emphasize project-based learning.