Resources
Sky Sisters by Jan Bourdeau Waboose ( author) and Brian Deines ( illustrator)
Two Ojibway sisters set off across the frozen north country to see the SkySpirits’ midnight dance. It isn’t easy for the younger sister to be silent, but gradually she begins to treasure the stillness and the wonderful experiences it brings. After an exhilarating walk and patient waiting, the girls are rewarded by the arrival of…
Read MoreHello, Star by Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic (author) and Vashti Harrison (illustrator)
When a young girl learns that a bright light in the sky is coming from a dying star, she promises to keep it company until the light goes out. Every night the girl reassures her friend that she is still there. As the years pass, the girl learns everything she can about planets, space, and…
Read MoreI See Myself by Vicki Cobb (author) and Julia Gorton (illustrator)
You might not see yourself, but you will feel yourself getting smarter as you begin to understand how and why you can see yourself. Renowned science author Vicki Cobb illuminates the scientific principles of light and reflection in a way that even the youngest kids can understand. Follow this book with a young child who…
Read MoreLa Oruga Muy Hambrienta, The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
The time-honored classic The Very Hungry Caterpillar is now available in two bilingual formats, bringing together two languages for the ultimate reading and learning experience. With easily readable side-by-side English and Spanish text, it’s perfect for children learning to speak either language.
Read MoreQue Llenara La Canasta? What Will Fit? by Grace Lin
Take a trip to the farmers market in this playful story about spatial sense. Olivia is searching for something just the right size to fill her basket. The apple is so small that it rolls around. The zucchini is so long that it sticks out. What will fit just right? The Storytelling Math series shows…
Read MoreCirculo! Esfera! Circle! Sphere! by Grace Lin
Manny and his friends Olivia and Mei blow bubbles in this playful introduction to geometry. Manny’s wand is a circle. Olivia’s wand is a square. Mei’s wand is a heart. What shape will their bubbles be? (Surprise! They’re all spheres.) The Storytelling Math series shows that all children can be mathematical thinkers. Each book includes…
Read MoreSTEM Teaching Tool – Practice Brief #11: Implementing Meaningful STEM Education with Indigenous Students & Families
There are a set of strategies teachers can use to intentionally incorporate indigenous ways of knowing into STEM learning environments—both in and out of school and in relation to family and community.
Read MoreIndigenous STEAM
The Indigenous STEAM Collaborative is a partnership of scholars from Northwestern University, the University of Washington, and Western Washington University dedicated to developing science learning materials for Indigenous youth and families in collaboration with families, community members, and other educators.
Read MoreThe Color of Space: A NASA Documentary Showcasing the Stories of Black Astronauts
The Color of Space captures the personal stories of seven current and former Black astronauts, each selected to become part of NASA’s astronaut corps and train for space missions.
Read MoreEdison Engineering Design Challenges with Mr. Grigonis
A great collection of engineering design challenges for upper elementary school to high school programmers and engineers.
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