Connecting Literature to

STEM Instruction

Martha Howard & Rebekah Marcum

Put Me In The ZooAuthor: Robert Lopshire

You Can’t Move A HippoAuthor: Michael

Catchpool

Apple TroubleAuthor: Ragnhild Scarnell

Conclusion

Science and math content is embedded in all literature experiences.

It is crucial that early childhood educators develop a system for identifying math and science in literature, then incorporating the strategies with children.

REFERENCES

Scamell, R. & Terry, M. (2006). Apple trouble. Scholastic: London.

Catchpool, M. & Beardshaw, R. (2007). You can’t move a Hippo. Scholastic: London.

Lopshire, R. (1960). Put me in the zoo. Random House: New York.