Supporting Language Development through Early STEM

STEM experiences provide the ideal context for developing all areas of children’s language: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. STEM learning has a particularly strong impact on oral language development as children feel internally motivated to acquire the skills to ask questions, describe challenges, and share their successes.

In this STEM Hour recording, explore the powerful interplay between language development and early STEM learning with Kacey King, a highly experienced Speech Pathologist from Authentic Speech who has extensive experience working within the early childhood setting.

In this 60-minute STEM Hour recording, you will:

• Gain practical strategies to assess and support language growth during STEM learning. 
• Refresh your understanding of children’s language learning pathway from infancy to their early years of school. 
• Gain an understanding of how inquiry-based STEM experiences can foster and extend children’s language skills. 
• Explore real-world examples of STEM activities that enhance early language development. 

Kacey King is a Speech Pathologist and former primary school teacher with a passion for inclusive education. As the founder of Authentic Speech, she champions a neurodiversity-affirming approach, supporting children to communicate in the way that feels best for them. Kacey spent four years working closely with educators, occupational therapists, social workers, and families at The Infants’ Home, gaining valuable experience in transdisciplinary collaboration and early intervention. She is dedicated to empowering children, educators and parents through practical, evidence-based strategies that celebrate diverse ways of thinking and learning.

After you purchase a recording, you can view it for 30 days before the link expires.