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Salmon Fishing Along Sacramento River Teaches Pocket Kids Environmental Science and Stewardship

When the fall salmon run begins, Sarai and her father hit the river — and a lesson in stewardship follows every catch.

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Alani’s Corner

BY ALANI MOTEN

Environment

School Gardens: The New Front Line?

Young botanists are taking over the playground with vertical farming and edible science.

Technology

The Secret Language of Roblox Bots

An inside look at how AI is shaping the future of digital play — and what every kid gamer should know.

Education

No More Homework? The Experiment

One school district tried it for a month. The results will surprise you.

Sarai’s Pocket Beat

BY SARAI MOTEN

Technology

Local Robotics Summer Camp Brings Coding to Pocket Kids Ages 8–16

Sarai discovers Play to Labs, where block-based coding and robot races make STEM accessible for every kid.

Science

4-H YES Program Teaches Scientific Inquiry to Pocket Elementary Kids Ages 5–8

Volcanoes, bean plants, and ladybugs — Sarai reports on the hands-on 4-H Youth Experiences in Science program.

Education

My Money Camp Teaches Financial Literacy to Sacramento-Area Kids

Three jars, 12 hours of lessons, and one very satisfying sketchbook purchase — Sarai covers My Money Camp.

Technology

Coding Classes from Code Wizards HQ Expand Access for Pocket Elementary Students

Live online classes, a star-collecting game, and dreams of selling virtual pets — Sarai reviews Code Wizards HQ.

Science

Mad Science Workshops Bring STEM Fun to Pocket After-School Programs

Glow-in-the-dark slime, self-inflating balloons, and wacky hats — Sarai covers Mad Science's visit to Pocket schools.

Environment

New Sacramento River Trail Boosts Outdoor Science Learning for Pocket Kids

A four-mile trail from Garcia Bend to Zacharias Park will turn the riverbank into a giant science classroom.

Education

Pocket Elementary Students Embrace Cell Phone Restrictions to Boost Focus on Learning

Sarai explores why Sacramento County schools are putting phones away — and why many kids say it's a good call.

Community

Families in Pocket Balance Million-Dollar Estates with Affordable Homes While Investing in Kids’ Education

Sarai asks: does every kid in the Pocket get the same shot at great programs?

Environment

Portuguese Community Park Becomes Informal Science Learning Hub for Pocket Children

No lab required — Sarai shows how one Pocket park quietly teaches bugs, birds, and botany to every kid who shows up.

Environment

Salmon Fishing Along Sacramento River Teaches Pocket Kids Environmental Science and Stewardship

When the fall salmon run begins, Sarai and her father hit the river — and a lesson in stewardship follows every catch.

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