National Children's Museum STEAMwork

resources

community resources

Helping Children Cope After a Traumatic Event from Child Mind Institute
Talking to Children About Tragedies & Other News Events from HealthyChildren.org by the American Academy of Pediatrics
Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers from the National Association of School Psychologists
Behavioral (Mental Health) Services for District Residents by the Department of Health Care Finance
Free Broadband for low income households
Internet Essentials affordable internet at home
National Museum of American History exhibit on American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith
Vote Poster and other History Time Videos from National Museum of American History
NPR comic from leading experts to help you speak to your child about the virus
American Academy of Pediatrics resources to guide discussions during this stressful time
Guide from the NCTSN for dealing with the trauma and stress
Meals for students (VA, MD, and DC)
Common Sense Media Resources for Families During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Lyda Hill Philanthropies Educational Resources Round-Up
Free, week-long virtual summer camps from Varsity Tutors
IF/THEN® Collection, a digital library of photos, videos, and other media featuring women in STEM fields
Resources for standing together against hate from the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center and across the Smithsonian
PBS's Teaching Your Child about Black History Month
Indianapolis Children's Museum's List of Children's Books about Race
Coretta Scott King Book Award Winners and Nominees from the American Library Association
Talking About Race from the National Museum of African American History and Culture
Talking to Children About Racial Bias from the American Academy of Pediatrics
National Museum of American History The Star Bangled Banner Interactive
Handprints of Your Family from the National Museum of Natural History

summer resources

Sunscreen: How to Help Protect Your Skin From the Sun this summer from the FDA
Infant Sun Protection: How to Keep Your Baby Safe from the American Academy of Dermatology Association
Celebrate the wildflowers you see this summer with activities from the U.S. Forest Service
Hands-on science activities for your kids from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
STEM activities for families from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory
NASA at home for kids and families
Free STEM games and simulations from the Smithsonian Science Education Center
Explore and learn about famous works of art and make your own art with the National Gallery of Art’s free NGAkids Art Zone app for iPad
Practice STEM concepts and learn about agriculture with farm games from the American Farm Bureau

Museum coloring pages

science

Watch a recording of Real-life Climate Action Heroes!, the live STEAM careers event National Children's Museum hosted on March 4, 2021, to discover careers in the fight against climate change and meet two real-life Climate Action Heroes!
Wonderopolis encourages kids to get curious by posing intriguing questions as exploring them in a variety of ways.
Institute of Education Sciences-Activities for Students Stuck at Home
Families can access Brain Pop, educational games and videos, for free while schools are closed.
Museum partner Nickelodeon’s #KidsTogether initiative uses beloved characters to engage with kids and families on tips for staying healthy.
Keep learning in your place and at your pace with the Museum of Science and Industry’s Science at Home Resources.

technology

Museum partner Amazon Future Engineer offers free online computer science classes.
Code.org is always free, and kids love the Minecraft coding game from Museum partner Microsoft.

engineering

Watch a recording of Explore Engineering!, the live STEAM careers event National Children's Museum hosted on February 25, 2021, to discover careers in the field of engineering and meet two real-life engineers!

arts

Recycle and Play shares crafts and activities for kids using only recycled materials.
The Kennedy Center has launched Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems!, encouraging young learners around the world to draw and doodle.
DC Collaborative Distance Learning Database is a compilation of online and printable arts and humanities learning resources for students, teachers, and families.
JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles virtual programs with topics ranging from art, design, architecture, fashion, and more.

math

Dreambox is offering 90 days free and has great math games.

Kahn Academy has free math learning plans to keep everyone learning.

reading

Check out DC Public Library's virtual story times with their children's librarians.
Canticos has bilingual nursery rhymes and videos.
Read Aloud for Kids
Scholastic Learn at Home virtual lessons.

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