The status of developing creativity of children 5 to 6 years old through steam activities in some kindergartens of Thanh Hoa province

This study aims to survey the reality of creative development of 5 to 6 year old children through the organization of STEAM activities in preschool. Using a mixed research method, in which the focus is on the use of questionnaires combined with observation of activities organized by teachers. The survey results of 75 preschool teachers and administrators (N=75) and the survey on the creative expression of 25 children (5 to 6 year olds) showed that teachers have some limitations in the organization of STEAM activities to stimulate children's creativity, and at the same time, the study also points out the difficulties for Thanh Hoa preschools in organizing STEAM activities to promote children's creative development. This research result is a necessary foundation for educators to propose solutions to develop the creativity of 5 to 6- year-old children through organizing STEAM activities in preschool.