Game-Based Learning

Are you ready for some puzzling puzzles? National Geographic Kids offers interactive digital puzzles to challenge the smartest minds. Need a brain break? This site offers you multiple options from which to choose!

Anytime can be the right time to explore STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). Explore our favorite winter-themed STEM experiments, engineering challenges, and demonstrations with these fun hands-on STEM activities from Science Buddies!

            Coding, Digital Learning, Digital Learning & Apps, EdTech

Computer Science Education (CSEd) Week is an annual opportunity to advocate for computer science education for youth as well as celebrate the contributions made by those in the field. This resource, sponsored by Google, provides simple resources leading up to the week to engage youth in Computer Science.

            Character Education

Sponsored by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, this free resource is available to educators of elementary and secondary classrooms. Activities include individual and group-oriented worksheets, resources, webinars, and historical collections.

   Global Learning, Green Schools

Waste Hero Education provides free lesson plans to achieve its aim of educating 1 million people by 2030 on zero waste, recycling, and the circular economy. Resources are available to empower children K-12 with the skills and knowledge to care for the planet.

         Advocacy & Policy, Physical & Mental Health, Safety, Social Justice

This resource provided by the ACLU gives guidance to knowing your rights when questioned by law enforcement agencies and authorities. A copy of “My Rights Card” is available in this resource for use if needed. This resource is prepared in Spanish.

         Advocacy & Policy, Family Support Services, Other, Physical & Mental Health, Safety

This resource provided by the ACLU gives guidance to knowing your rights when questioned by law enforcement agencies and authorities. A copy of “My Rights Card” is available in this resource for use if needed. This resource is prepared in English.

                  Advocacy & Policy, Community-Based, Curriculum & Enrichment, Diversity & Inclusion, Diversity, Equality, Cultural Competency, Global Learning, History/Social Studies Curriculum, Research, Society and Culture, Youth Justice and Reform

In celebration and honor of Native Heritage Month, the National Educational Association (NEA) offers year-round resources to share the narrative of Indigenous People groups. Resources include lesson plan units for children grades Kindergarten through 12 that focus on history, accurate representation, Thanksgiving lesson plans from the Native American perspective, background resources, printables/posters, videos, and recommended readings. The curated collection is in partnership with organizations centered in social justice and advocacy. NEA Note: “Educators should be mindful of cultural appropriation when teaching about other cultures and understand that Native American students in class may experience lessons differently than non-Native students.”

               Advocacy & Policy, Curriculum & Enrichment, Diversity & Inclusion, Diversity, Equality, Cultural Competency, Global Learning, History/Social Studies Curriculum, Research, Social Justice

A Native woman-led racial and social justice organization, IllumiNative has created free resources (in partnership with the National Indian Education Association and Amplifier) that increase the visibility of and challenge the negative narratives of Indigenous peoples. Resources available include youth and adult publications centered in advocacy, awareness, and research. Lesson plans include remote learning opportunities that explore the work of Indigenous leaders and changemakers in digital tool formats for grades PreKindergarten through 8th grades.

         Advocacy & Policy, Advocacy/Policy, Community-Based, Curriculum & Enrichment, History/Social Studies Curriculum, Leadership, Youth Development, Youth Justice and Reform

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) engages audiences in a community education program, Learning for Justice. This resource provides educators with free resources to encourage youth civic participation as well as to learn honest history, promote servant leadership, and move toward a racially and socially just society. This collection of resources has been curated by SPLC to offer lessons for elementary and middle school classrooms that focus on elections and voting.