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Sarah Thomas

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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.

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a black dad and his daughter laugh as they eat ice cream together
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.
Little girl whistling while playing around with her kite
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.
A young mother takes a selfie with her son, who has Down syndrome, in the park.
Find books, crafts and recipes that can help kids develop social emotional learning, plus early math and literacy skills, while celebrating May holidays.
a Tarahumara doll and a small toy car hang in a balance scale made out of a hanger and berry containers
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.
Looking for easter eggs
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.
An adult holds tape while a child cuts it to seal their homemade maracas on a table full of art supplies.
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.
A little girl plays in a field of daffodils.
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.
Crown made using leaves, moss, and cardboard
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!
kids robot crafts made from boxes and aluminum foil with different faces and expressions
Go on a sci-fi adventure with your kid with this robot craft that emphasizes spatial relationships!
Cropped shot of a young girl forming a heart shape with her hands
February is full of opportunities to talk about diversity, history and our feelings.
Adorable preschooler paints a picture
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.
Adorable preschooler paints a picture
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.
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