Helping Children Recognize What They're Capable Of
I want children to recognize their own ability before the world teaches them to doubt it.
I help families, educators, and communities recognize the thinking already happening in children's everyday lives and name it, encourage it, and build upon it.
Because STEM isn't just something to purchase.
It's something that's happening.
STEM Is Already Happening
STEM doesn't begin when you buy a kit, enter a laboratory,
or sign a child up for a special program.
It's already happening when children:
Make
breakfast
Pack for
a trip
Compare prices
at the store
Build something
that won't stay up
Notice changes
in the weather
Ask why
things work
Try different ways
to solve a problem
The real opportunity is to help the children and the adults around them see those moments for what they are.
Recognize it.
Name it.
Encourage it.
Build upon it.
That's Everyday STEM.
It’s Bigger Than Learning STEM
I focus on the foundation of how children learn to think.
Before children decide whether they’re “good at math,” interested in science, or capable of becoming an engineer, they are already developing beliefs about themselves.
this out?
I don’t know
the answer?
another way?
worth exploring?
Every time children have an opportunity to question, try, create, test, adjust, and solve, they gain another piece of evidence of their own capability.
That’s why the goal is bigger than helping children learn STEM.
It's about increasing children's confidence in what they know, what they can do, and what they can become.
How Can I Help?
I’m a Parent or Caregiver
Find simple ways to recognize the STEM and learning already happening at home.
I’m an Educator
Help children recognize, explain, and build upon the thinking they’re already doing.
I Represent a School or District
Bring literacy, family engagement, STEM thinking, and children’s confidence together.
I’m Looking for a Speaker
Bring an engineer, author, robotics coach, and Everyday STEM perspective to your audience.
Stories That Help Children Read, Think, and Explore
The earliest Auntie Sierra books grew from real experiences with my nephew.
We packed for a trip.
We made pancakes.
We built connections between reading, math, problem-solving, and practical life without separating learning from the things children already do.
If Lamar is going away for three days, how many pairs of socks does he need?
When we're making pancakes, what shapes do we see? How much do we need? What changes while we cook?
Later, my experiences coaching robotics inspired stories that help children understand building, teamwork, problem-solving, and even what to expect on a busy robotics competition day.
These aren't simply stories about STEM.
They're stories that help children recognize the thinking inside everyday experiences.
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