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In recent years, the rapid growth of STEM methodology in the educational community has caused a change in the formal education system, with more and more teachers at all levels trying to integrate STEM practices into the educational process. The inclusion of the arts in the acronym has proven to be crucial, as research shows that STEAM practices can be utilized in the teaching of all school subjects, as well as that utilizing the arts helps students cultivate more skills while increasing their chances of attending higher education. The challenges of implementing STEAM programs are mainly found in the cost of technological equipment and the appropriate training of teachers, who have to spend a lot of time on proper preparation of teaching. The present study attempts to present all the stages required for the successful implementation of an innovative educational STEAM program, including content planning, preparation and finding of logistical equipment, management of the human resources of the working group as well as the implementation of the final outcome for first and second grade students. The project was then evaluated by the teachers who implemented it. The results are expected to demonstrate the benefits of implementing STEAM programs for young students as well as the importance and prospects of implementing similar programs, despite the limitations identified, as with any educational innovation.