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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OffBits Group Maker Kit Review: A Hands-On STEAM Curriculum for Classrooms and Home Learning
Want to explore the OffBits Group Maker Kit and its 5-lesson STEAM curriculum? Here’s my honest review for parents and teachers, focused on classrooms and home learning. Ready to Take OffBits Further? If you’ve already been introduced to OffBits and the idea of turning spare parts into creative builds, you might be wondering how this…
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 Sustainably Buy & Sell Horseback Riding Gear (Without Owning a Horse)
When my daughter started riding during COVID, she was eight years old. We were looking for something outdoors. Something steady. Something grounding during a season that felt anything but. Five years later, she’s thirteen, rides on a regional International Equestrian Association (IEA) team, and competes in hunter and jumper shows — and I’ve learned more…
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A Low-Waste Valentine’s Day STEM Activity Kids Will Love (and Learn From)
Valentine’s Day in classrooms and homes often means candy wrappers, quick crafts, and activities that look cute but don’t always leave much learning behind. This year, I wanted to change that. So I created something that blends hands-on building, real math skills, creativity, and sustainability-minded play. I’m excited to share the Valentine’s Day STEM Block…
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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 –…
