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Resources for Preschool

Video
Preschool–grade 1
Learn to Recycle!
Learn about recyling and the importance of cleaning up in this short Daniel Tiger video.
Video
Preschool–grade 3
The Pulitzer Playwright
Find out how Suzan-Lori Parks became the first African American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for writing dramatic plays.
Video
Preschool–grade 2
Incredible Inventors
Check out this entire alphabet of amazing Black inventors. Then dream up your own invention and draw or write about it!
Video
Preschool–grade 1
Amazing Africa
Let this mother-daughter team teach you some facts about Africa in a video that's sure to make you smile.
Video
Preschool–grade 1
Buggies, Buses, and Cars!
Sing along to this familiar tune and learn about the Patterson family's amazing inventions that help us get from here to there.
Video
Preschool–grade 1
Pretending to Be Pilots
Fly up and away as you find out about the first Black pilots. What would it be like to build and fly your own plane?
Video
Preschool–grade 1
Stop, Slow Down, Go!
Watch this video to learn about the inventor of the modern traffic light, and find out what else he created.

Lesson
Preschool–grade K
Neighborhood Helpers
Use critical thinking skills to learn some ways people come together as a community of helpers.
Video
Preschool
Positive Messages of Unity
This YouTube Kids preschool playlist uses short videos and songs from creators like Sesame Street to show that all people deserve respect. Watch and talk about them with your kids.

Video
Preschool–grade 2
Making Alaska Native Ice Cream
Watch this episode of Molly of Denali to learn about Alaska Native culture and how to make nivagi. How many ingredients does it have? What are they?

Website/App
Preschool–grade 12
National Geographic Education
Find high-quality, standards-based resources relating to science, geography, world history, engineering, cartography, current events, and more.

Activity
Preschool–grade 2
Puerto Rican Petroglyphs
Share the history behind this ancient art and then create some of your own. Using rocks, paper, tiles, or cardboard, try to copy some of the petroglyphs.

Activity
Preschool–grade 2
Puerto Rican Petroglyphs
Share the history behind this ancient art and then create some of your own. Using rocks, paper, tiles, or cardboard, try to copy some of the petroglyphs.

Activity
Preschool–grade 2
Make a Mexican Cuff Bracelet
Make a repujado bracelet with some simple materials. Make some for family members, too.

Activity
Preschool–grade 2
Ecuadorian Crumb Clay
With bread crumbs and glue, make some small sculptures. Air-dry or bake, and then paint to finish your creation.

Activity
Preschool–grade K
Boo-Boos and Band-Aid History
Learn about Earle Dickson, the inventor of Band Aids. Then, make some your own to help your stuffed animals or dolls.

Article/Ebook
Preschool–grade K
Learning Cultures, Challenging Assumptions
Join Arthur as he learns about his pen pal from another country. What assumptions does Arthur have about his pen pal, and how does he challenge them?

Article/Ebook
Preschool–grade 12
Best History Websites and Resources
Make the past and present relevant and accessible to students with research resources, expertly curated museum and archival collections, lesson plans, and more.

Audio
Preschool–grade 3
Travel Around the World—With Your Ears
All you need to do is listen to learn about lots of different countries and cultures.

Lesson
Preschool–grade K
Neighborhood Helpers
Use critical thinking skills to learn some ways people come together as a community of helpers.

Lesson
Preschool–grade 1
Exploring Maps and Models of the Earth
Compare miniature models to real things. Then explore maps and globes as miniature versions of places and Earth.

Video
Preschool–grade 1
Learn to Recycle!
Learn about recyling and the importance of cleaning up in this short Daniel Tiger video.
Video
Preschool–grade 3
The Pulitzer Playwright
Find out how Suzan-Lori Parks became the first African American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for writing dramatic plays.
Video
Preschool–grade 2
Incredible Inventors
Check out this entire alphabet of amazing Black inventors. Then dream up your own invention and draw or write about it!
Video
Preschool–grade 1
Amazing Africa
Let this mother-daughter team teach you some facts about Africa in a video that's sure to make you smile.
Video
Preschool–grade 1
Buggies, Buses, and Cars!
Sing along to this familiar tune and learn about the Patterson family's amazing inventions that help us get from here to there.
Video
Preschool–grade 1
Pretending to Be Pilots
Fly up and away as you find out about the first Black pilots. What would it be like to build and fly your own plane?
Video
Preschool–grade 1
Stop, Slow Down, Go!
Watch this video to learn about the inventor of the modern traffic light, and find out what else he created.
Video
Preschool
Positive Messages of Unity
This YouTube Kids preschool playlist uses short videos and songs from creators like Sesame Street to show that all people deserve respect. Watch and talk about them with your kids.

Video
Preschool–grade 2
Making Alaska Native Ice Cream
Watch this episode of Molly of Denali to learn about Alaska Native culture and how to make nivagi. How many ingredients does it have? What are they?
Video
Preschool–grade K
Happy Birthday Around the World
Watch and listen as people from around the world sing their versions of "The Birthday Song." Then, draw a picture of your favorite parts of your birthday tradition.
Video
Preschool–grade K
Latino Festival
Celebrate Spanish-speaking countries around the world with this bilingual video.
Video
Preschool–grade K
The Seven Continents
Sing this catchy song to learn about the continents. Then look at a map or globe and see if you can name them all.

Website/App
Preschool–grade 12
National Geographic Education
Find high-quality, standards-based resources relating to science, geography, world history, engineering, cartography, current events, and more.

Website/App
Preschool–grade 12
Asian Art Museum
Take an in-depth look at Asia's influence on art and history with inventive lessons, activities, videos, and images.

Worksheet
Preschool–grade K
Quinceañeras
Read together about this coming-of-age celebration, and then draw and color a special cake for the event!

Worksheet
Preschool–grade 2
Latinx Legends Coloring Sheets
Print these coloring pages of famous Latinx people, and then talk about their impact on science, sports, government, and more!