The project was to develop plans for multiple STEAM-based play features to facilitate the curriculum through outdoor play at Head Start. To gain deeper knowledge of the design process, the team spoke with professionals at local STEAM learning centers. Using observation and interviews, we gained insight into the needs of stakeholder groups. Common themes emerged from the data and a set of criteria was created to determine the top five ideas developed. Two of these ideas were implemented at the preschool through an iterative design process. The team overcame several unexpected setbacks during construction. In our design booklets, learning outcomes, prices, and descriptions of all the designs were developed to assist Mill Swan and other Head Start locations in future play space development.

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Creator

• Legros, Marco
• Gates, Michael
• morales, Madison
• Barton, William

Subject

• Project-Based Learning
• Water
• Community
• Environment
• Infrastructure
• Innovation
• Learning

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-050124-121422
• 122280

Palabra Clave

• Preschool
• Playground
• STEAM
• Playscape
• Early Education
• Design

Advisor

• Kurlanska, Courtney Brooke

Year

• 2024

Center

• Worcester Community Project Center (Massachusetts) - IQP

Sponsor

• Karen Waters, Worcester Head Start

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 4 - Quality Education
• 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Date created

• 2024-05-01

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Source

• E-project-050124-121422

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Última modificación

• 2024-05-17