Breakout Session

Full STEAM Ahead: Inspiring Learning with Imagination Storybook Guides

Breakout Session B
Tue, Jun 16, 2026 | 12:40 - 1:40pm CDT
This is a repeat session.
Breakout Session D
Tue, Jun 16, 2026 | 3:30 - 4:30pm CDT

Session overview

Track:

Early Education

Audience level: 

Foundational

Intended audience:

Anyone who interacts directly with young children and/or their families, Anyone who works with young children in early childhood education, Childcare providers, Early childhood educators, Early Head Start personnel, Head Start personnel, Parents/caregivers

Session materials: 

This session does not have any session materials currently.

Session Description

Children are naturally curious about the world. Full STEAM Ahead introduces participants to Nebraska Extension's STEAM Imagination Guides which corresponds to the yearly Collaborative Summer Reading Program. These guides combine picture books with hands-on activities to inspire early learning through play and discovery. Each guide is aligned with the Nebraska Early Learning Guidelines and designed to spark curiosity, encourage exploration, and enhance relationships. Participants will discover how these guides promote early literacy and lay a strong foundation for STEAM thinking in everyday settings. Check out these resources at: go.unl.edu/imagination 

Learning objectives

  1. Identify and understand the key components of the STEAM Imagination Guides
  2. Explore ways to integrate STEAM and literacy through the guides
  3. Develop an implementation plan tailored to your early childhood setting
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