Educating learners of all ages about science and sustainability
Understand the fundamental science principles that guide sustainable living practices and foster the knowledge of our interconnectedness with the natural world with STEM lessons and nature activities to strengthen the critical thinking skills of your learners, making connections to real-world events and incorporating key aspects of sustainability science.
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Thoughtfully Sustainable creates hands-on sustainability science lessons, outdoor learning activities and upcycled craft projects to cultivate critical thinking skills and take positive action for the planet and all that reside here.
Latest from the Blog
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How to Grow Potatoes with Kids (Easy Garden Activity + Free Printable)
Want to teach your kids about reducing food waste while simultaneously growing some potatoes? Check out this simple science activity to identify and visualize the life cycle of a potato and learn how to grow your own scrumptious spuds!
Do you want to introduce kids to sustainability concepts but not sure where to begin?
Let me help you! My name is Jessica Purcell and I am the founder of Thoughtfully Sustainable. I am a biologist, science educator and mom of 2 that teaches learners of all ages about science and sustainability.
Thoughtfully Sustainable is a platform used to create hands-on sustainability science lessons, nature investigations and STEAM activities to be done in the classroom, virtually or at home to foster critical thinking skills and a love of the natural world.
My mission is to make the science behind sustainability and the wonders of the natural world accessible to everyone.
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How to Make Simple, No-Bake Birdseed Ornaments with Kids
Do you want to foster a connection between your kids and the feathered friends that reside outside their window? Make these easy, no-bake wild birdseed ornaments with three simple ingredients. A perfect “tweet” for your backyard birds in Winter. Also included are free printable Valentine’s Day labels to attach to sandwich-sized brown paper bags –…
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Why the Pennsylvania Farm Show Matters (and Why Our Family Never Misses It)
Every January, our family looks forward to one of our favorite winter traditions: heading to the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg. For us, it’s not just a fun outing — it’s one of the best real-world learning experiences we can give our kids. Where else can you cuddle a goat, meet local farmers, eat an…
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How to Have a Thoughtfully Sustainable Weekend in New York City
We’re back from our long-anticipated winter weekend in New York City, and as I look back on the trip, what stands out most isn’t how much we saw — it’s how we experienced the city. From taking the train instead of driving, to walking miles between landmarks, to pausing and noticing the design, engineering, and…
