This study describes parents' involvement in introducing science to children with down syndrome. This study used a qualitative approach. The research participants were 6 parents with Down syndrome children at 4-8 years old. The purposive sampling method was used to involve the participants. Data were collected through semi-structured online interviews. Analysis of the data in this study using Miles and Huberman. The results of this study show how parents introduce science activities by introducing science activities using simple methods, the media used by utilizing household appliances and objects in the surrounding environment. Parents consider science activities essential to be introduced to children. However, parents face challenges because children are difficult to manage, do not easily focus, and are easily bored.

This research was conducted to describe the readiness of Islamic-based kindergarten teachers regarding STEM education. This research uses a qualitative approach. This research used a purposive sampling method to select the participants. The research participant consisted of 11 teachers who came from Islamic-based kindergartens. Participants were involved in semi-structured interviews. The qualitative data were analyzed by inductive content analysis. This case study results reveal knowledge, readiness, learning strategies, media, and challenges faced by teachers. There are differences in learning strategies, methods, and media used in implementing STEM in each Islamic school. The lack of knowledge and the low creativity of teachers is also an obstacle for schools in implementing STEM learning..