Growing up in the 21st century requires the STEM skills needed to succeed in the future. As educators, we should prepare our students and arm them with the essential skills that will help them flourish in their careers and life.
STEM skills include critical thinking, statistics, engineering design thinking, problem-solving, creativity, argumentation, intellectual curiosity, data-driven decision-making, flexibility, and collaboration. STEM skills can be developed by introducing concepts early and having children explore STEM careers firsthand.