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LETTER TO THE EDITOR The Way of Peace, 2018 Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem and asked: “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.” They rejoiced when they saw His star, and found the child with Mary His mother; they fell down and worshipped Him. Opening their treasures, they presented Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. (Matthew 2) The Magi were a group of wise men, educated and apparently men of wealth. Why would they leave their

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homes and travel because of a star? What did they see in that star? Why would they give of their treasures to a child they did not know? Why would educated men fall down and worship a baby in a manger?

At that time, it was believed by astronomers, that a new star meant someone of importance was to be born. There were writings that told of a King to be born. I believe God Himself stirred up their hearts to be drawn to that star with an expectation that someone more important was coming, something bigger was about to happen. When they saw the Child, they knew this was a King of Kings. They felt the presence of God, and they saw God for themselves!

They gave all they had of their treasures, but they were the ones who received the greatest gift ever given: the Son of God! They left the manger that day praising God and returned telling all the greatest story ever told!

His star still shines bright. He still is drawing people to come see for themselves, to see the Christ child, to experience His love and God the father’s love!

God’s light has shone brightly this past year here through Family First; we have shared His love, His compassion with a world, a community so desperately needing of light! We have seen God do miracles in so many families’ lives and we are grateful. We thank God for all of you who have supported us this past year and enabled us to continue to reach farther than ever!

May the light of Christ and His love shine brightly in your homes, and may God bless you and your families this Christmas season and on through the New Year!

“The sunrise from on high shall visit us, to shine upon those who sit in darkness, to guide our feet into the way of peace”. Luke 2: 78-79 God Bless, /s/ Frank and Clare Grochocki and the board and staff at Family First

ADOR reminds Arizonans not to give scammers a gift of tax info this holiday season During this holiday season of family and giving, the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) is urging taxpayers and tax preparers to remain vigilant in protecting private information from scam artists.

The department says fraudsters use this time of year to target unsuspecting tax filers and tax professionals with tax-related scams that are over the phone, text or email (including phishing schemes), unsecure Wi-Fi, a data breach or hacking email accounts to obtain login passwords and financial data.

Thieves also use card-skimming devices and will attempt to steal unattended personal mail.

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Mail your letters to Santa by Friday Copper Basin children can mail their wishes to Santa in the two special mailboxes in the area: at the Hayden Library and in front of the Copper Basin News office in Kearny.

Santa has also set up a special email address if you want to send your wishes to him electronically. The email address is santa@ minersunbasin.com.

This year, Mr. Claus has given us permission to accept letters through our Facebook page (www.Facebook.com/ CopperArea). Just send us a message (PM) with your child’s letter to Santa.

Please be sure to include the town where you live so we can publish it in the right newspaper.

Hurry and get your letters in quickly so they can be forwarded to the North Pole in plenty of time for the big day. The deadline to mail letters in Santa’s special mailbox is Dec. 14.

Santa needs time to get all the requests fulfilled.

Letters will be published on Dec. 19.

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Steelworks authorize strike at ASARCO The United Steelworkers 886 announced last week that the members of the local union have overwhelmingly authorized the bargaining committee to call a strike if necessary.

At this time members of the union continue to return to

work as the bargaining committee is trying to negotiate an economic agreement with ASARCO/Grupo Mexico, but should ASARCO/Grupo Mexico not meet terms or continue to meet to negotiate the membership will strike.

The economic agreement will identify pay, benefits and

retirement to be compensated to the workers at both the ASARCO Ray Pit and ASARCO Smelter Complex.

The workers are currently working without a contract.

At press time there was not an official update from either the Union or ASARCO officials.

Copper Area News Publishers has confirmed that on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, there was an accident at the

Asarco Smelter Complex in Hayden. Two employees were injured in the accident.

Due to privacy issues and an ongoing investigation, no other information was available.

Accident injures two at smelter

Central Arizona College to offer new student orientations PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Central Arizona College will offer New Student Orientation sessions, beginning Monday, Jan. 7, 2019.

All new CAC students are invited to register for the mandatory New Student Orientations. Orientation sessions are available at multiple campus locations and will be tailored to the campus where the orientation is held. However, students are

able to register at any campus for a day and time that works with their schedule. To register to attend New Student Orientation visit www.centralaz.edu/orientation.

New Student Orientations provide an opportunity for first-time college students to connect with faculty and staff, take a campus tour, learn about essential student tools and ask questions in a welcoming

Introducing math and science to young children doesn’t have to be complicated.

Parents and caregivers don’t have to wait until a child can solve written math problems or conduct complex science experiments.

Activities such as finger painting, building blocks and baking are fun and interactive ways to build science and math skills in young kids.

About 90 percent of a child’s critical brain development occurs before age 5, meaning the early years represent an ideal time to introduce Science, Engineering, Technology, and Math (STEM) skills to kids.

“Young children learn naturally by exploring their environments,” said Ginger Sandweg, First Things First senior director for early learning. “What appears to adults as play is really forming and testing theories, and trying out different variables. This type of learning goes hand in hand with how young children learn best, using multiple senses (seeing, hearing, touching, tasting, and smelling) to discover the world around them.”

According to the Center for Early Education in STEM, simple childhood games can promote significant STEM skills at a much earlier age.

The years before kindergarten, are a critical period to help develop these skills through fun activities that get their hands and minds working.

Parents and caregivers can be ready with this list of great ideas to keep your child busy and build those early skills for STEM. First Things First offers these activities: • Building structures – knocking them down, testing them with weight, etc. – engages kids in reasoning about physics.

• Cooking engages children in science and math through measuring ingredients and seeing how foods combine and change.

• Singing and dancing convey counting concepts, and making musical instruments with everyday objects helps kids learn how to control aspects of sound like pitch, loudness, timbre and duration.

• Through water activities, kids experiment with movement and volume, filling cups or pails, then watching how holes in objects affect water flow.

• In playing card and board games, children use math and; reason about strategies.

Families can help kids develop critical thinking and reasoning skills by asking questions like: • What do you think will happen?

• Why do you think it ended that way?

• How do you think things will be different if we change something?

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Building a love of math and science starts early in life

environment. While orientations are focused on topics that are important to new students, ALL students, including parttime, continuing, and prospective students are welcome to attend.

Spring 2019 New Student Orientation Dates and Times are: • Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, 2 p.m. Signal Peak Campus • Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, 6 p.m. Superstition Mountain Campus • Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, 5 p.m. Maricopa

Campus • Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, 10 a.m. Casa Grande Center • Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, 5 p.m. Signal Peak Center • Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, 5 p.m. Aravaipa Campus • Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, 5 p.m. San Tan Campus To get further information contact the Office of Student Success Initiatives at orientation@centralaz.edu.

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Copper Corridor communities invited to Miracle on Main St. The Superior Optimist Club has been hard at work helping Santa to prepare for the 2018 Miracle on Main Street holiday light parade and festival. This year the event will be held in conjunction with Second Friday, Dec. 14, 2018. Vendors will open and most activities will begin at 4 p.m.

There will be free train rides on Main Street until the parade begins at 7 p.m. by the Desert Express Train.

Entertainment this year includes a performance by Superior Dance Company at 5:30 p.m. Calvary Worship Team will perform at 6 p.m. The Ugly Christmas Sweater contest will be at 6:30 p.m. at Besich Park.

Parade line up begins at 6 p.m. at the old high school, and will arrive on Main Street at 7 p.m. Following the parade, Santa will give away goody bags to the first 300 children who visit Santa. Those wishing to register

for the parade should, register online at: http://bit. ly/2018LightParade For more information or to register for the parade or ugly Christmas Sweater contest please contact Jessica Castillo at 520-827-0098 or JoAnn Besich at 520-8270592.

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Copper Area Basketball Scoreboard Girls Dec. 3.

Hayden – 34, Bowie/San Simon – 38 Dec. 4 San Manuel – 34, St. Augustine – 28 Duncan – 27, Hayden – 41 Ft. Thomas – 46, Ray – 55 Dec. 5 San Manuel – 11, Coolidge – 45 Dec. 6 Ray – 49, Miami – 2

Dec. 7 Ray – 43, Leading Edge Academy - 60 Boys Dec. 3 Hayden – 71, Bowie/San Simon – 76 Dec. 4 San Manuel – 68, St. Augustine – 84 Duncan – 66, Hayden – 38 Ft. Thomas – 60, Ray – 37 Dec. 5 San Manuel – 66, Coolidge – 72

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Hayden gets the rebound against San Manuel.

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SHOP LOCAL. BUY LOCAL. San Manuel’s Victoria Zazueta (12) and Hayden’s Amariz Ochoa (15) at the tip-ff.

Hayden’s Sarrah Perez (2) waits for the ball to be knocked into play.

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THIS ‘N THAT COMMUNITY CALENDAR DECEMBER

Kudos to Kearny Donors & Lighting Contest

The Kearny Public Library would like to thank all the people and businesses who sent in money during the recent donation drive. Thanks to your generous support they will sponsor the annual Christmas Decorating Contest (under the Kearny Library instead of the Friends of the Library). Judging will be Dec. 14. First, second and third places will be awarded and the winners will be announced in the Dec. 19 Copper Basin News.

The Kearny Library has a complete Santa suit for rent in December. The suit can be rented for a 24-hour period. Cost is $25 rent with a $25 deposit, refunded when the suit and all accessories are returned in good condition. Accessories include: beard, hair, hairnet, glasses, gloves, shoe covers, bell and belt. Any damage or repairs should be reported to the Library.

Lights Out?

Kearny Residents: please inform the Town of Kearny at 520-363-5547 if you notice a street light out in Town. Please write down the number on the light pole and call it in to the Kearny Town Hall or you may call APS directly to: 1-800-253-9405.

There are several street lights out throughout the Town. Thank you for your support.

Golf Tournament in Hayden

Hayden Golf Club Fundraising Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 15 is open to everyone. It will be played in 3-Man Scramble format at the Hayden Golf Club in Hayden with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Cost is $40 per player. Carts are limited so RSVP ASAP to reserve one. Special events are Longest Drive, Closest to Pin, Skins, Longest Putt and Money Hole. Breakfast food and beverages will be sold during the tournament at the clubhouse. For more information, contact Bony Cruz at 928-961-0529; Chito Guzman at 520-444-4552 or 356-7156 Carlos Garcia at 928-8120529 or Pee Wee Lorona at 520-3319236.

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Winter Holiday Band Concert

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ON THE AGENDA

Ray Unified School District #3 presents their Winter Holiday Band Concert on Thursday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. This event will be held in the Ray Jr/Sr High School Auditorium and is free to attend.

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Substance Abuse Coalition Meeting

Arizona Youth Partnership will host a meeting for the Copper Corridor Community Substance Abuse Coalition on Thursday, Dec. 13, 4-5 p.m. at the Superior Town Hall, 199 N. Lobb Ave., Superior. Help us put the pieces together to make a drug-free community. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Aly Buhler, Copper Corridor Coordinator, at 801-660-9409 or email aly@azyp.org or Bridget Penate, Copper Corridor Youth Coordinator, at 520-391-0485 or email bridgetp@ azyp.org.

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Kearny Holiday Schedule

The Town of Kearny’s Administrative Offices, Public Works Department and Library will be closed for the Christmas and New Years Holidays, Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 24 and 25, and Tuesday, Jan. 1. Please see your RAD flyer for Christmas and New Year’s Holiday trash schedule.

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JANUARY

Study for Your GED at CAC

Central Arizona College is offering High School Equivalency classes in Room E107 at the Aravaipa Campus on Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., beginning Monday, Jan. 14. Register now at CAC Aravaipa Campus, 80440 E. Aravaipa Rd. Winkelman, AZ 85192, Monday Thursday, 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. All students must present proof of legal presence in the USA in order to register for classes. There is a supplemental fee ranging from $20 to $50, depending on household income. For more information call (520) 494-5950 or (866) 869-6507 toll-free.

Submit information to CBNSUN@minersunbasin.com or call 520-363-5554. Listings are free. The Copper Basin News reserves the right to edit or refuse submissions. Submissions are due the Friday before Wednesday publication.

KEARNY ELKS LODGE # 2478: Kearny Elks Lodge # 2478 meetings are held the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 7 p.m. The lounge’s schedule is Monday, Wednesday and Friday 5 – 8 p.m. and Sunday 3-9 p.m.

HAYDEN SENIOR CENTER: The Hayden Senior Center,520 Velasco Ave., is open every weekday, from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., to serve the needs of senior citizens and low-income families. A warm,nutritious lunch is served every day. Call 520-356-7035 for information or to check on the daily meal.

KEARNY LIBRARY HAPPENINGS: Story hour for preschool children is held on Mondays from 1011:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation for seniors over 50 is held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30-10 a.m. (use the SW door in the back). Crochet class is held Wednesdays from 1-2:30 p.m. for beginners to advanced (we’ll teach you). Ladies Day Out once a month potluck and friendship is held the third Tuesday of the month (except for Thanksgiving it will be held on Nov. 13). Time is noon to 3 p.m. Bring a covered dish to share. There will be activities, games and a craft. The KLAC (Kearny Library Activity Center) is open for kids 8-14 on Fridays from noon to 1 p.m. For more information call 363-5861.

LOBO BOOSTERS: For Lobo Booster Club membership and information, please call Michelle Gonzales at 480-888-6598.

PREGNANCY CARE CENTER HOURS: The Pregnancy Care Center in Winkelman, located at Fourth and Thorne Avenues in Winkelman, is open on Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Men’s workshop is held on Thursday from 5-6 p.m.

You can call (520) 664-5795 for a confidential appointment.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Winkelman Early Head Start Pregnant Women, Children - Birth to Three: You are your child’s first teacher. Early Head Start provides classroom experiences or home visits to support your parenting challenges and celebrate your success. PGCCS procedures ensure the children and families most in need will benefit from Head Start services first. Do you have questions about your child’s development? We provide individualized services to children with disabilities. We are a school readiness program. Call for more info or apply online: Llame para mas info o solicite en linea: (520) 356-6245 pgccs.org/child-application or visit at 824 Thorne Avenue, Winkelman.

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CAC Aravaipa cabinetry and auto classes to be cancelled Students at the Central Arizona College Aravaipa Campus were saddened to learn that the cabinetry and auto classes would be cancelled in 2019. These classes have been full and in the case of the cabinetry/ woodworking class, there has often been a waiting list to join the class. The students do pay a tuition fee which includes an instructor and use of the equipment. Students have to provide their own materials for their auto and woodworking projects.

Many of the students have been enrolled in the class for several years. The auto program has recently seen three generations of a family enrolled to work on a classic car together. One of the woodworking students has been working on building cabinets for her home. For a few of the students, the cabinetry class has become their place for lifelong learning and camaraderie.

The classes are being cancelled to bring in a diesel mechanic and welding program which are workforce skills that the local mining industry is in need of.

Donna Gennicks works with cedar.

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Instructors Don Hedrick and Amber Adams.

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COPPER BASIN & SUPERIOR CHURCH DIRECTORY

Fellowship Baptist Church Tilbury & Danbury, Kearny

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 10:45 a.m.

Tuesday Morning Fellowship 10 a.m.

Wednesday Dinner & Bible Study 6-7 p.m.

Friday Kids’ Club 1-2:30 p.m.

Kearny Church of Christ 103 Hammond Dr., Kearny

Minister George Randall 520-363-7711 Sunday Bible Study 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship 11 a.m.

Evening Worship 6 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m.

Serving All of the Copper Basin Area

Calvary Kearny

305 W. Croydon Rd., Kearny

Pastor Ron Hazelwood 520-365-0636 Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. www.calvarykearny.com

Come & See!

Church of the Good Shepherd

Lighthouse Assembly of God

Rev. Michael Eaton 520-363-7283

Pastor David Wade 520-356-6718

Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

Worship Service 9 & 11 a.m.

Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Family Night 7 p.m.

Bottom of School Hill, Kearny

www.thegoodshepherd.pbworks.com UMC in cooperation with the Episcopal Church & the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America

Hwy. 77, MP 134, 1/2 mi S of Winkelman

We stand in awe of God and of one another

We Welcome You! www.YourLighthouseFamily.com

Living Word Chapel Copper Corridor

San Pedro Valley Baptist Church

Casual, Relevant, Contemporary

Dudleyville Road, Dudleyville

Pastor James Ruiz 520-896-2771

Pastor Anthony DaCunha 520-357-7353

Join us 5 p.m. at Hayden High School www.lwcoracle.org Find us on Facebook @ Living Word Chapel Copper Corridor

Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship 11 a.m.

Evening Service 6 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7 p.m.

Infant Jesus of Prague Catholic Church 501 Victoria Circle, Kearny

Rev. Fr. George Kunnel (Pastor) 520-363-7205 Daily Masses T-Th 9 a.m. Fri 6 p.m.

Saturday Vigil 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Mass 9 a.m.

Sunday Religious Ed for Children, Youth Ministry & Jr. High Youth Groups 10:15 a.m.

A Church to God

of the Association of Universal Philosophy (since 1982)

4543 E. Dripping Springs Rd. (3.5 miles off of Hwy. 77)

Rev. Judy Ross 520-742-0911 (Call for Service Info) Let’s gather a choir! Do you plan an electric piano or other instrument? Or simply come out to worship and see. Enjoy our slideshow: https://tinyrul.com/vcdt3rlz

All faiths are welcome.

Presbyterian Church of Superior

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church

520-689-2631

Fr. Samuel Jandeh 520-689-2250

100 Magma Ave., Superior

Worship Service Sunday: 10 a.m.

All are welcome.

Anonymous prayer box located at Save Money Market.

We will pray for you!

11 Church Ave., Superior

Weekday Mass Tues.-Fri. 8 a.m.

Saturday 5 p.m. • Sunday 9 & 11 a.m.

Confession: Sat. 4-4:45 p.m. or by req. www.stfrancissuperior.org

Superior Harvest Church

Family Life Christian Center

Pastor Albert M. Rodriguez 480-354-4499 H 480-329-3647 C

Pastors Dennis & Sandy VanGorp 520-689-2202

Hill St. & Stone Ave., Superior

Sunday Morning Service 10 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 5 p.m.

Victory in Jesus

56 Kellner Ave., Superior

Sunday Prayer 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m.

Everyone is Welcome Assembly of God

To be included in the weekly church listing, call 520-3635554 or email at cbnsun@minersunbasin.com.

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ID THEFT Continued from page 2

• Never give personal information through email, social media or text messaging and, unless you initiated the call, never give personal information over the phone.

Arizona taxpayers can also contact the Department of Revenue’s Identity Theft Call Center at 602-7166300, toll free: 1-800-3524090, orhttps://azdor.gov/ individual-income-taxinformation/identity-theft.

The Arizona Department of Revenue has an advanced fraud prevention system in place and continues to adapt and introduce new counter measures to address ongoing consumer scams.

Kearny Police Report According to state law, there are two methods by which police may arrest suspected offenders. The suspect may be physically taken into the department and booked into jail, or the arresting officer may write a citation and release the suspect to appear in court later. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Only criminal citations are listed. All damages are estimates.

Activity listed Dec. 2-8.

Kearny Police made 18 traffic stops, issuing 13 warnings and five citations.

Calls not listed include: ambulance request (9), agency assist (1), suspicious activity (6), animal/cattle complaint (1), 911 open line (2), disturbance (3), fire (1) and open door (2).

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Ray Unified School District #3 Position Announcement

Posting Date: 12/5/2018 Job Title: Maintenance/Bus Driver Closing: Until Filled Key Competencies: Maintenance • Ability to exercise excellent judgment and decision making.

• Perform maintenance repairs including electrical, plumbing, and carpentry, HVAC and other general repairs.

• Assist in irrigation as directed.

• Follow district safety and work policies Bus Driver • To acquire and keep current all legal certifications.

• Operating a school bus daily, over a predetermined route.

• Duties may include operating a school bus for field trips and athletic trips (often in addition to normal working hours).

• To complete the assigned route or dispatch in a safe, timely manner and to be at each stop or destination as to the time schedule.

• Other duties include maintaining a daily mileage log, supervising the conduct of students and writing misconduct reports when necessary; checking and maintaining the bus daily for cleanliness and safe operations; checking gauges for oil and water; and performing other duties as assigned.

• Ensure safety guidelines are followed.

Minimum Qualifications: • High School diploma or equivalent.

• Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

• Must possess a valid Arizona Drivers License Class B CDL with air brake, and P and S endorsement, and Bus Driver Certification.

The Ray Unified School District Transportation Department will assist with training and certification.

• Must pass an annual physical, visual and hearing exam, drug screen, and be able to perform the basic functions of the position.

• CPR/First Aid certification required. The Ray Unified School District will assist with training and certification.

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Job Factors: • Physical Requirements: Works standing and moving. May require bending, stairs, lifting of up to 50 pounds.

• Length of Work Year: 12 months Pay Rate: Bus Driver $14.25 Maintenance $15.15

Applications can be picked up from Julie Patterson at the District Office Mon-Thurs 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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STEM

Continued from page 5 knowledge, early on. Things that may seem obvious to us – like weather changes, traffic patterns and the change in an egg when it’s cracked, then cooked - are fascinating new concepts for children that give them a foundation from which to build future knowledge.

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The early years represent an ideal time to introduce Science, Engineering, Technology and Math (STEM) skills to young kids.