Thoughtfully Teaching the Science of Sustainability
STEM Educator & Mom to 2 Cool Humans
Creating K-8 Resources for Parents & Teachers
06/03/2026
Huge thanks to TheBurg for featuring our summer camp!
Two local businesses unite to create a summer camp where sustainability meets science - TheBurg Two local businesses are teaming up to launch a science and sustainability summer camp this July, offering kids the chance to tackle hands-on, good-for-the-Earth projects. A creative studio in New Cumberland called Source the Space is combining forces with Thoughtfully Sustainable, an online STEM an...
06/03/2026
Do you want to cultivate conversations with your kids about food waste and composting? Let me help you!
This summer, I’m teaching a Dirt Detectives workshop at where kids get down and dirty with decomposition, learn how food scraps can fuel plant growth, build soilariums, and create compostable planters!
This is 1 of 4 Sustainability and STEM workshops we’re hosting - tap here to learn more: https://thoughtfullysustainable.com/stem_summer_series/
Not local to the Harrisburg, PA area? No problem! Stay tuned for how you can download the resources to host your own Dirt Detectives workshop for your sustainable scientists!
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My favorite vase is a glass pickle jar ❤️.
Let’s GO!!
05/19/2026
Did you know engineers build bridges specifically for animals?
In the Wildlife Bridge Engineers session of the Thoughtfully Sustainable Summer STEM Camp Series, students will explore how engineering and conservation work together to help wildlife safely cross busy roadways.
After learning about bridge structures and reading Iggy Peck, Architect, students will sketch blueprints, design, build, camouflage, and test their own wildlife bridge creations using hands-on engineering principles.
This is one of my favorite sessions because it blends:
• STEM
• Sustainability
• Creativity
• Real-world problem solving
📍 Source The Space
📅 Tuesday mornings in July
👧🧒 Rising 2nd–6th graders
Registration is now open, and spots are limited.
Grab your tickets here: https://thoughtfullysustainable.com/stem_summer_series/
Earth Day can feel like a big concept for kids…
But really it comes down to something simple:
Plants give us the oxygen we breathe.
This tiny experiment makes that invisible process visible - and turns it into a moment kids actually understand.
Simple. Powerful. Worth doing.
Get my FREE photosynthesis experiment printable in my bio link and try this for Earth Day!
https://thoughtfullysustainable.com/visualize-photosynthesis-experiment/
01/30/2025
Looking for a fun and meaningful Valentine’s Day activity for kids?
My Animals Coloring Book is the perfect way to spread love—for learning, for animals, and for our planet! This 40-page printable coloring book helps kids explore animals from around the world while practicing early writing skills. It also connects to the Sustainable Development Goals—Life on Land and Life Underwater—by encouraging appreciation for the amazing creatures that share our planet.
Get it here: https://thoughtfullysustainable.kit.com/products/animal-coloring-book
12/26/2024
After all the unwrapping and celebrating, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the leftover packaging and bits of holiday chaos.
Instead of seeing it as waste, why not turn it into an opportunity? With a little creativity, those scraps and materials can become the building blocks for fun STEM activities that engage the whole family and teach valuable lessons about sustainability.
Make a robot, create a parachute, craft a piñata, and more!
Fresh on the blog: 10 family-friendly STEM challenges that are sure to bring fun (and laughter) into your home!
01/22/2025