STEAMwork

A collection of past STEAMworks and a full list of resources for families and educators.

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anti-racism resources

Teaching Tolerance from the Southern Poverty Law Center

Teaching for Change's Project Social Justice Books

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

31 Children's Books to support conversations on race from Embrace Race

Talking to Kids about Race from National Geographic

How To Be Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi

Why White Parents Need to Do More Than Talk to Their Kids About Racism by Margaret A. Hagerman

"I'm a Black Climate Scientist. Racism derails our effort to save the planet." by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson

The Impact of Racism on Child and Adolescent Health from the American Academy of Pediatrics

Resources for Talking about Race, Racism, and Racialized Violence with Kids from the Center for Racial Justice and Education

Talking to Children About Racial Bias from the American Academy of Pediatrics

Social and Emotional Learning: Diverse Reading List from Lee & Low Books

Common Sense Social and Cultural Literacy Resources for Classroomsfrom Common Sense Education

Teaching for Black Lives Handbook from the Washington Post

Beyond the Golden Rule: A Parent’s Guide to Preventing and Responding to Prejudice from Teaching Tolerance

“Tallking to Kids About Race, Early and Often” from the New York Times

Kojo For Kids: Jason Reynolds Talks About Racism And The Protests from the Kojo Nnamdi Show

An article highlighting the importance of using data as a tool for change by Yeshi, Founder of Data for Black Lives

For parenting and education through a critical race lens check out @theconsciouskid

community resources

Free Broadband for Low Income Households
Internet Essentials affordable internet at home.
CDC reports on the effects of COVID-19 on children.
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
Teach For America
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!

Museum coloring pages

science

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.

arts

Recycle and Play shares crafts and activities for kids using only recycled materials.
Museum Arts and Culture Access Consortium's at home activities list.
The Kennedy Center has launched Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems!, encouraging young learners around the world to draw and doodle.
Check out DC Public Library's virtual story times with their children's librarians.
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.