What STEM SMART means -- Smart : struggle can be productive -- sMart : mistakes are learning opportunities -- smArt : all topics and all people are connected to STEM -- smaRt : risk taking should be rewarded -- smarT : thinking critically -- STEM SMART or STEM SMARTIE? -- How to evaluate STEM materials : which toys and games are worthwhile? -- Supporting STEM SMART schools -- The STEM SMART process for life

"STEM SMART Parenting is an easy-to-understand, invaluable resource for parents, unpacking and translating the research of STEM learning into a practical how-to guide. With real-life examples, daily activities, and key takeaways, this book shows parents how to prepare their child, from toddlers to teenagers, for a STEM-driven world"--