Using the Pre-K and K STEAM Kit

Boost Kindergarten
and Pre-K Math and Literacy Skills

This movement-based Pre-K and K STEAM Kit brings math, literacy, and popular science concepts to life. Designed specifically for young learners, this kit integrates hands-on activities that align seamlessly with both UPK and kindergarten curriculums. All of the materials have been grouped as a kit but can also be purchased individually to meet the needs of every classroom. These STEAM activities for pre-k and kindergarten are a great way to bring kinesthetic learning strategies into early childhood education.

Included Kindergarten and Pre K Math Materials

Product Notes: Stencil is Skip Counting by 2s Stencil. Number line 0-10 World Languages Floor Mat is Spanish Number Line 0-10 Mat.

Included Literacy Materials

Product Notes: Word Blending Mat is Single B-H and laminated cards. Word Hop Floor Mat is Word Hop A.

Included Science Materials

Included Books

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Pre-K and K STEAM Kit?

Math & Movement’s Pre-K and K STEAM Kit is a comprehensive collection of educational materials designed to introduce young children to fundamental concepts in science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) through hands-on, movement-based activities. This kit includes a variety of resources tailored specifically for preschool and kindergarten students, helping to make complex ideas more accessible, concrete, and engaging for early learners.

How does the Pre-K and K STEAM Kit benefit early childhood education?

The Pre-K and K STEAM Kit benefits early childhood education by providing a dynamic and interactive approach to learning. This kit encourages children to explore and understand key STEAM concepts through movement and play, which is crucial for cognitive development at a young age. By integrating physical activity with academic content, this kit helps to improve focus, enhance memory retention, and foster a love for learning in children.

What types of activities are included in the Pre-K and K STEAM Kit?

The Pre-K and K STEAM Kit makes a variety of kinesthetic activities possible in your classroom! With your purchase, you will receive access to our online activity database. The database features activities for each material in the kit!

How does the Pre-K and K STEAM Kit support hands-on learning experiences for young children?

The Pre-K and K STEAM Kit supports hands-on learning by providing tangible, movement-based activities that engage multiple senses. By physically interacting with the materials – whether through jumping on the mats, tracing letters, or counting while taking steps – children can solidify their understanding of abstract concepts in a concrete way. This kinesthetic approach is particularly effective for young learners who love to move and are developing their motor skills!

How does the Pre-K and K STEAM Kit promote learning in science, technology, engineering, art, and math?

Our Pre-K and K STEAM Kit promotes learning in STEAM subjects by integrating these concepts into engaging and educational movement-based activities. Movement increases oxygen levels and blood flow to the brain, allowing it to function in the prime state for learning. Plus, children love to move rather than sit still, and exercise reduces stress and anxiety around learning new, abstract academic concepts.

Can the Pre-K and STEAM Kit materials be used for both structured and unstructured learning activities?

Yes! The materials are adaptable. Educators can use the materials to guide lessons and achieve specific learning objectives. Alternatively, the materials can also be used during free time, where students are encouraged to interact with the materials at their own pace, fostering creativity and independent learning.

Why should I include Math & Movement activities in my lessons?

Math & Movement harnesses a child’s natural inclination for activity and turns it into enthusiasm for acquiring number concept skills. Thus, Math & Movement motivates students while simultaneously strengthening their math skills.

Movement is like "Miracle Grow" for the Brain

Movement increases growth factors and connections between neurons in the prefrontal cortex of the brain. The prefrontal cortex is responsible for developing complex cognitive abilities like:

planning
thought analysis
creativity
abstract thinking
social behavior

Math Kit Training Options

We have adapted our professional development trainings to be more flexible for educators. When you choose to include training with your Pre-K and Kindergarten STEAM Kit, your educators will receive 1 hour of virtual training on how to use the kit’s specific materials. This training is designed to ensure that up to 100 participants can effectively integrate our resources into their classrooms, maximizing the benefits of STEAM learning for young children.

Ready to Get Started?

Math & Movement has been an industry leader in kinesthetic learning for over 12 years! Many schools need a copy of our W-9 to place an order. Fill out our new customer form to receive a copy of our W-9!

Testimonials

This training was so helpful and pertinent to my school community. It has allowed me to be very reflective on my teaching practices. I am looking forward to all the practical things I can start in my classroom right away! I am excited to incorporate these ideas into distance learning, classroom learning, and family connections this fall.

As a special education teacher, I love using these mats in our general education classroom. Every child is engaged and excited to learn their multiplication tables. When I bring a mat out the whole class cheers. Thank you for making math more accessible not just for my students, but every child in our classroom.

The training was one of the best I have ever attended. As a Physical Education teacher, I work with students of all grade levels and everything I learned can be incorporated into my classes. I will also be able to share with my colleagues in the classroom so that we can utilize some of the training across our entire school district.

The training was not only inspirational but also very practical. A plethora of tips, activities and suggestions were given to increase literacy and math skills. These were backed by science and can be implemented without adding an expensive curriculum to our already strapped economic environment.