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Adapting STEM Books for CWD
STEMIE Resources
Tips for reading about STEM with children with disabilities.
List of curated early STEM books
Books for Kids
Find early STEM books that target specific science, math, or STEM content and that highlight children or families with disabilities.
Mama Zooms, by Jane Cowen-Fletcher
Talk and read about motion in physical science in this lovely story of a child zooming around with his mom, who uses a wheelchair.
My Friend Isabel, by Eliza Woloson
The boy in this book is talking about his friend Isabel, who has Down syndrome. He talks about how she is different than he is and also about how she is the same. Although not explicitly a "STEM" book, opportunities abound to talk about comparing (math and science - observation; attributes), height (math - measurement), types of movement (physical science), and texture words, like soft (physical science).
Anywhere Farm, by Phyllis Root
This book is all about planting and growing anywhere (life science), even in a spot that doesn't look like it could support a garden. Although not focused on CWD, there is a character in the book who is in a wheelchair. It's great to include more books that represent the wonderful diversity of the children in our classrooms and in our world. What conversations could we have with children with disabilities and exploring science?
On the Web
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- Mythbuster Series. The STEMIE Center's Mythbuster series on common misconceptions around STEM and STEM for CWD
- Peep and the Big Wide World - Accessible Games. Peep and the Big Wide World has many early science videos, resources, and games. Click on the link to view their resources developed to be more accessible, such as those, "...including videos with captions and descriptions and games that are keyboard navigable."
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