STEM Secrets: How Play Builds Genius!

Start your 2025 with an inspiring deep dive into the world of play-based STEM education with Brittney Tarr, a trailblazing STEM specialist at the Thomas Metcalf Laboratory School. As a dedicated educator, doctoral student, and advocate for creative and inclusive STEM learning, Brittney shares her journey from teaching English in South Korea to pioneering innovative STEM practices in early education.

In this episode, Brittney unpacks:

• How play-based learning transforms the way young learners develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• The concept of STEM identity and why fostering belonging and capability is essential for every student.
• Her eye-opening research on early childhood STEM education and the incredible projects her students create, like turning robotics into art and storytelling.
• The po ...