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# STEAM Kits
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/learning-read-npt3/episode/steam-kits-wcmnnl/
- Published: 2024-04-02T23:15:42.000Z
- Updated: 2026-02-23T20:02:20.000Z
- Description: STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) and literacy activities pair well.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: Learning to Read, Season 2024, Episode 2, #ZZZ_Episode_70f2278f-9768-4e87-adea-737febc8b2bd, #episode, #ZZZ_Show_740a286e-c98c-402e-9107-d3a044f8924a, #v1.16

Literacy is more than just reading. It's powerful to combine reading with activities that allow students to recognize the intersection of science, technology, engineering, arts and math. STEAM activities help students enhance their critical thinking skills while having fun at the same time. Rutherford County Technology Engagement Center staffers share how they use STEAM kits with young readers.