Learning standards are an essential element of any early childhood classroom. Since they play an important role in the STEAM curriculum we implement, it is important to have a solid understanding of the role that learning standards should be play in instruction. After reviewing The Common Core State Standards: Caution and Opportunity for Early Childhood Education and Early Learning Standards: Creating Conditions for Success, reflect on the following:

What role do you see early learning standards playing in STEAM instruction in your classroom?
What challenges do you see to implement standards-based STEAM instruction? How might you overcome these challenges?