Sarah Thomas
Sarah Thomas is a writer, education professional, and curriculum designer specializing in K-12 STEM projects that make children want to ask questions, solve problems, and explore their world. She is a former elementary school teacher and has developed programs or curricula at the USC K-12 STEM Center, PBS SoCal, the California Science Center, and the Columbia Memorial Space Center. She has a Masters of Social Work and Public Administration and brings an equity and student-centered approach to her work.
Try these activities, crafts, recipes and book lists to celebrate June events together as a family and help kids learn STEM and math concepts at the same time. Spoiler alert: There are pancakes and ice cream involved.
Making a kite is a fun way to practice math and play outside. Create this simple kite in 10 minutes or less using a few easy-to-find household materials for hours of outdoor fun.
Find books, crafts and recipes that can help kids develop social emotional learning, plus early math and literacy skills, while celebrating May holidays.
Make a balance scale with your kid so they can compare the weight of different objects like small toys and play at guessing which objects weigh more than others.
Celebrate April as a family with Earth Day activities, Easter egg games and books (some bilingual!) to read for "Día del Niño," Mexico's Day of the Child.
Learn how to make simple maracas with empty toilet paper rolls while practicing early math with your kid. Plus, get ideas of other instruments to make together.
March into spring and celebrate the season with your kids by making a nature crown craft, homemade bird feeder and even a book. Plus, honor the women in your life with two fun activities and some books.
Enjoy spring and help kids use their senses to observe the natural world with this nature crown craft that incorporates sorting, patterns, counting and measurement!
Go on a sci-fi adventure with your kid with this robot craft that emphasizes spatial relationships!
February is full of opportunities to talk about diversity, history and our feelings.
Desde hacer una Rosca de Reyes de papel a encontrar cómo reciclar y reutilizar papel de regalo usado, estas cinco actividades le ofrecen muchísimas oportunidades para divertirse con su familia este enero usando matemáticas.
From making a paper Rosca de Reyes to recycling gift wrap, check out these artistic activities that will give you tons of opportunities to have fun together in January.