Educators
Resources for Educators and Parents
These materials were created and compiled by museum educators for teachers, parents, and caregivers. Lessons and activities are inspired by our exhibitions and permanent collection and/or in alignment with our mission and goals.
Educator Guides
Downloadable Worksheets
Local Resources
Creative Classroom from the Prairie Arts Center provides accessible how-to video tutorials and prompts to keep your creative juices flowing.
National Resources
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum has design inspired and STEAM lesson plans and virtual exhibitions.
Khan Academy is providing webinars for parents and educators, daily schedule and free resources.
The goal of the Artful Thinking program is to help students develop thinking dispositions that support thoughtful learning – in the arts, and across school subjects.
Educators use Teaching Tolerance materials to supplement the curriculum, to inform their practices, and to create civil and inclusive school communities where children are respected, valued and welcome participants.