The American Museum of Natural History in New York City is one of the world’s preeminent scientific, educational, and cultural institutions. The Museum encompasses more than 40 permanent exhibition halls, including the Rose Center for Earth and Space. Digital programs and resources for the public, educators, and learners from K-12 are available at amnh.org/explore, and the Museum’s award-winning science activities for kids are now available on our free OLogy iPad app.

Advance ticket reservations are available on amnh.org. Connect with the Museum on Facebook, on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

Bay Area Discovery Museum (BADM) is a children’s museum at the foot of San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Bridge. The museum’s indoor/outdoor experience, seven exhibits, and daily programming provide fun, hands-on STEM and Art experiences that develop 21st century skills for children 0-10.

Bringing BADM to You supports at-home learning through its series of fun, playful activities created by BADM educators. Each activity relates to an area of early childhood development – Talk & Play, Science & Math, and Body & Brain. Within each theme, you’ll find step-by-step videos, activities with written-out instructions, and tips to turn everyday moments into meaningful experiences. Visit this website to search for activities that children will enjoy.

Currently a “museum without walls,” Bronx Children’s Museum serves almost 18,000 Bronx residents annually. Through innovative mobile programming, BxCM engages children and adults in the arts and sciences using its bus as a roving learning environment. To provide the Bronx’s children with an interactive place to learn and play, BxCM is developing, with the City, 13,000 square feet of space in a City-owned former powerhouse. The Museum space will conduct a “soft” opening in late 2021 and open its doors to the general public in early 2022.

Community-Word Project is a New York City based nonprofit arts-in-education organization that inspires children in underserved communities to read, interpret and respond to their world and to become active citizens in their communities through collaborative arts residencies. For over 23 years, CWP has been bringing the arts and literacy to K-12 classrooms in all five boroughs as well as the New York and Brooklyn Public Libraries. To date, Community-Word Project has educated over 31,000 children in New York City. CWP believes that every one of these young people has a unique voice that should be recognized and celebrated. The mantra that CWP brings into every classroom and hopes that each person takes with them out into their community is: I have a Voice. My Voice is Powerful. My Voice can Change the World.

To learn more about Community-Word Project and to access activity videos and student work samples, please visit our website, as well as our YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook accounts.

For over 25 years, Dance Education Laboratory (DEL) has been training and supporting the work of dance educators, equipping the teachers of today with the tools they need to succeed in the classroom. An experimental laboratory housed at the 92Y Harkness Dance Center, DEL is a safe place for new and experienced dance teachers to enhance their skills, develop sequential curriculum, and learn from one another.

The mission of DEL is to bring dance into children’s and teens’ lives and education by inspiring teachers to be life-long learners, by encouraging experimentation and observation in teaching, by promoting the artistic development of teachers and by empowering teachers to give students ownership of the art form as a means of communication, collaboration and problem-solving, as a key to understanding their cultural heritage and as a medium for personal aesthetic expression. Explore the course offerings on our website or through the 92Y, and follow along through our Instagram and Facebook.

Education Through Music was founded in 1991 to promote the integration of music into the curricula of under-resourced schools in order to enhance students’ overall performance and general development. ETM forms long-term partnerships with schools to develop sustainable, long-term music programs. Our music teachers teach general music, band, choir, orchestra, and music tech. They receive over 100 hours of dedicated professional development each year to ensure that they are providing their students with the level of excellence that every child deserves.

Find more learning resources from ETM on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Storrs, CT
feelyourbestself.org

Feel Your Best Self (FYBS) is a unique partnership between the Collaboratory on School and Child Health (CSCH) and the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut. Pairing collective expertise in educational psychology and puppetry, the team designed an evidence-informed, and highly engaging toolkit to learn simple emotion-focused coping strategies to calm yourself, catch your feelings, and connect with others. 

The FYBS toolkit includes fun ways that can be easily introduced into daily routines and existing activities. The freely accessible resources include 13 videos, all 5 minutes or less in length, that feature three puppet friends, Nico, CJ, and Mena, as they navigate day-to-day issues using these simple strategies. Supplemental materials include strategy cards and reflection sheets for kids as well as a facilitator guide geared for teachers, tip sheets for family caregivers, and a puppet-building guide.  

Feel Your Best Self digital resources are freely available on feelyourbestself.org. 

Made possible through the generous support of Principal Foundation. Additional support from The Neag Foundation and others.  

New York, NY 
https://florbromleymusic.com/

Musically, Flor Bromley wants to share the Latino-American experience through her songs with a new generation. Born in Peru, Flor uses global rhythms, bilingualism, the power of storytelling and fun puppetry to engage different audiences from all backgrounds and ages. Her latest album FIESTA GLOBAL, concerts, and virtual shows have received accolades from The Recording Academy (Grammy.com), the American Library Association, Red Tricycle, Broadway World, Rockmommy, and The Toybook. You can hear Flor’s music on all digital platforms like Spotify, Apple Musicand Amazon Music. For more fun videos find Flor on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram or visit her website to find out where to see her live or live online.

Harold “Fyütch” Simmons II is a GRAMMY-nominated music and social justice artist.  From concerts and festivals to classrooms and corporate events, his experience as a musician, teacher, and speaker allows him to educate, entertain, and empower audiences of all ages and backgrounds. The name Fyütch, which was originally ‘Future,’ represents his philosophy of understanding where you’ve been to know where you’re going. Fyütch coined his music genre “Fyüsion,” a blend of Hip-Hop, R&B, Pop, and Soul. His work has been showcased on The Today Show, the Nick Cannon Show, and The New York Times.  As a songwriter and producer, Fyütch has contributed to Grammy-winning albums, radio charting songs, and original compositions for television and family media. His social justice curriculum is taught by teachers and parents around the country. www.fyutch.com

World champion magician and science educator Jason Latimer hosts the new educational YouTube series Impossible Science At Home! Each week, Jason makes the impossible possible through science by using magic to inspire curiosity and make learning STEM fun and entertaining. Exploring topics such as invisibility, levitation, mind control and animation, Jason uses household items to teach kids, celebrities and special guests that asking the right question can change everything. You can find more Impossible Science on its website Impossible Science, on Facebook @impossiblesciencet, Instagram @impossiblescience, Twitter @ImpossibleSciTV and TikTok: @impossiblescience.   More resources are found in our Lesson plans.

Memphis, TN
www.memphiszoo.org/just-for-kids 

From Virtual School Programs that give students an engaging experience with “behind the scenes” tours, animal visitors, and standards-based lessons to Wildlife Wishes that give guests the opportunity to celebrate a special event with our animals, you will find it all at the Memphis Zoo!

Want to share the Zoo with your friends and family? Wildlife Wishes are fun, educational, and personalized messages that bring the Zoo to you! Get up close with an ambassador animal of your choice to send some digital love for any occasion or just to say hello.

The National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath), the only math museum in North America and the only hands-on science center in Manhattan, is an award-winning museum that offers a space where everyone, from the math-challenged to the math-savvy, can enjoy the infinite and beautiful world of mathematics.

MoMath’s dynamic exhibits, galleries, and programs fill a critical demand around the country and worldwide for hands-on math programming, and enhance public understanding and perception of mathematics in daily life.

Visit events.momath.org to join the fun! Or learn more about the Museum at momath.org and follow @momath1on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

NYC Public Schools serves a diverse community of over 1.1 million students and staff across more than 1,600 schools. This school year, we proudly launched the NYC Reads initiative, aimed at ensuring all NYC students develop strong reading skills. We are thrilled to partner with the WNET Group to distribute Let’s Learn video content across platforms. These engaging, fun-sized reading lessons air every Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday across all @nycschools social channels. The series features 56 short clips with NYC Public Schools educators, who employ Science of Reading-based strategies to teach foundational reading skills. Designed for students aged four to seven, the videos not only encourage student participation but also serve as a model for caregivers and educators in supporting young readers. https://www.schools.nyc.gov/

New York, NY
https://www.nyhistory.org/

New-York Historical engages children and families with unique New York and American history experiences using our world-renowned collection and our DiMenna Children’s History Museum galleries. Our family programs are designed to create an environment where kids are challenged to think about history through characters, personal stories, and hands-on experiences. The combination of serious history, engaging intimate programming, and deep dives into American history are unique to New-York Historical. Living History programs, featuring historical interpreters in period dress, bring history to vivid life for visitors of all ages in meaningful and entertaining ways. Audiences (particularly children) are transported to new eras and are able to make important connections between the past and their present day lives. Families can receive information about upcoming exhibitions and programs by signing up for our newsletter.

New York, NY
https://www.nyhistory.org/

New-York Historical engages children and families with unique New York and American history experiences using our world-renowned collection and our DiMenna Children’s History Museum galleries. Our family programs are designed to create an environment where kids are challenged to think about history through characters, personal stories, and hands-on experiences. The combination of serious history, engaging intimate programming, and deep dives into American history are unique to New-York Historical. Living History programs, featuring historical interpreters in period dress, bring history to vivid life for visitors of all ages in meaningful and entertaining ways. Audiences (particularly children) are transported to new eras and are able to make important connections between the past and their present day lives. Families can receive information about upcoming exhibitions and programs by signing up for our newsletter.

Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit media and educational organization behind Sesame Street, the pioneering television show that has been reaching and teaching children since 1969. Today, Sesame Workshop is an innovative force for change, with a mission to help kids everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. We’re active in more than 150 countries, serving vulnerable children through a wide range of media, formal education, and philanthropically funded social impact programs, each grounded in rigorous research and tailored to the needs and cultures of the communities we serve. For more information, please visit www.sesameworkshop.org.

 With a rich legacy spanning two decades, Sinking Ship Entertainment stands as an esteemed global powerhouse in Production, Distribution, VFX, and Interactive content creation, specializing in children’s and family-oriented programming. A recipient of 26 Daytime and Children’s and Family Emmy® Awards, the company’s accolades underscore its commitment to storytelling excellence, fostering educational content and inclusivity, and delivering entertainment that resonates globally. Renowned for groundbreaking original series like Jane (Apple TV+), Ghostwriter (Apple TV+), Annedroids (Amazon Prime), Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures (Nickelodeon), and Odd Squad (PBS KIDS), Sinking Ship has cemented its global reputation for delivering quality content across 30+ series; many of the company’s titles have been sold in over 200 countries worldwide, through partnerships with public, commercial, and streaming platforms alike. Its initiatives also extend beyond screens, having constructed 34 children’s playgrounds, and contributing over $2 million to charitable causes. https://www.sinkingship.ca/

A collaboration between Brooklyn musicians Jason Rabinowitz and Jacob Stein, The Pop Ups have been setting the standard for children’s music since 2010. A celebration of making, building, and learning, their album “Appetite for Construction” received a 2014 GRAMMY nomination for Best Children’s Album, alongside a National Parenting Publications Award, Parents’ Choice Award, and praise from NPR’s All Things Considered, The Huffington Post, and USA Today among others. You can visit The Pop Ups YouTube, Facebook and Instagram accounts to see more of their music videos.