STE(А)M ОБРАЗОВАНИЕ И СТАЯ НА ЗАГАДКИТЕ В ПЪРВИ КЛАС ЧРЕЗ ИГРАТА „ПРИКАЗКА ОТ ЗАКЛЮЧЕН ЗАМЪК“ ЗА СТИМУЛИРАНЕ НА STEM УМЕНИЯ И КРЕАТИВНОСТ
STE(A)M EDUCATION AND ESCAPE ROOM IN FIRST GRADE THROUGH THE GAME „TALE OF THE LOCKED CASTLE“ TO STIMULATE STEM SKILLS AND CREATIVITY

Summary/Abstract: The article presents a good pedagogical practice in which the integrative approach in STE(A)M education for first grade is applied through the use of the innovative „Escape Room“ method. The plot, scenario, and riddles in the educational escape room are on the topic: „Tale of the Locked Castle“. The implemented educational game has a practical application in the curriculum of first-graders. The riddles implemented in the classroom are related to scientific, technological, engineering, and mathematical concepts. The goal of integrating this game method into STE(A)M education in early school age is to stimulate curiosity in an innovative way, to provoke interest in students, to create a favorable learning atmosphere that motivates students, to engage them in the learning process, to participate actively in it, as well as to develop key skills in students. This would contribute to a better understanding of complex concepts in a fun and engaging way. The article provides data and their analysis from a conducted survey to establish the satisfaction of parents of first-graders.

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