STEM Baby: Engineering

STEM Baby: Engineering introduces infants and toddlers to the world of engineering through relatable play activities such as stacking blocks, building towers, and exploring cause and effect. Featuring vibrant, full-colour photographs of babies engaged in engineering-style exploration, this board book celebrates the natural abilities of children to problem-solve, create, and imagine. With its sturdy design and developmentally appropriate content, the book supports language development and spatial reasoning in a format built for repeated interaction. Author Dana Goldberg brings a thoughtful approach to early learning, helping families and educators cultivate foundational STEM thinking from the earliest years.

Educational Benefits:

• Introduces basic engineering concepts like building and designing.
• Enhances problem-solving and logical thinking skills.
• Supports motor development through visual engagement.
• Encourages exploration and creative construction.

Classroom Ideas:

• Pair with block play or construction toys for a themed reading session.
• Discuss building shapes and structures during read-alouds.
• Use as part of a STEM storytime focused on engineers and inventors.
• Create a photo wall showing students recreating book activities.

Safety & Information:

• Ages: 0-3 years
• Measurements: 190 x 190 mm
• Format: Board Book
• Chew-safe and durable for repeated use in early learning settings.