Dear Educators
YMI and our partners are proud to provide free classroom and home-based educational resources to help you create a dynamic learning experience for your students. New programs are added regularly. Check back often to see the latest and sign up to be notified!
The Science of Style:
Clothes and the Environment
Grades: High School 9-12
Subject Area: Science, ELA, FCS
Explore real-world activities and STEAM-related careers that make learning about the environment, consumerism, and innovation fun and impactful.
Reading Gives You Superpowers!
Grades: Grades 1-2
Subject Area: English Language Arts
Help students discover new worlds, exciting characters, and interesting locations, and also share their thoughts on books.
Dungeons & Dragons:
Roll for Adventure!
Grades: Grades 3-5 and 6-8
Subject Area: ELA, Math, Social Studies
Take your students on an exciting, interactive learning quest that engages them in storytelling, collaboration, and problem solving, while building confidence and social skills.
Learn & Rhyme with
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Grades: Grades K and 1
Subject Area: ELA, Math, SEL
Engage students with activities focused on rhyming, counting, and exploring kindness inspired by the Chicka Chicka Books series.
Skin Science
Grades: Grades 9-12
Subject Area: Health and Science
Introduce your students to careers in dermatology with activities and handouts that explore skin care and skin issues. You can also request a classroom presentation from a dermatologist.
Read and Grow with Your Favorite Characters
Grades: K-3
Subject Area: ELA, SEL
These fun activities based on characters from popular children’s books will encourage dreaming big, helping friends, and being kind.
Learning with Popcorn
Grades: 4-8
Subject Area: ELA, Health, FCS
Introduce your students to the history of popcorn, how it’s grown, and its nutritional value, and inspire them to make plans for their own “could-be” Poppin’ Popcorn Festival.
Cotton Science and Sustainability
Grades: Elementary and Middle School Grades 4-8
Subject Area: ELA, STEM
Explore sustainability and the biodegradability of fibers while learning about the environment, consumerism, and innovation. Spotlights STEAM careers for real-world relevance.
Learning with
The Boxcar Children®
Grades: Preschool - Grade 5
Subject Area: ELA, Math, SEL
Invite students to join in the adventures of the Alden siblings with activities inspired by The Boxcar Children® series.
Over-the-Counter
Medicine Safety
Grades: Grades 5-6, 7-8
Subject Area: Health, English Language Arts, STEM
Build students’ knowledge about OTC medicine safety and encourage responsible behavior with activities, games, videos, and family resources.
Sun Safety for All
Grades: 3-5 and 6-8
Subject Area: Health, STEM, English Language Arts
Teach your students about the importance of protecting their skin from the sun all year with activities that explore UV rays, the UV Index, and sun-safe habits. NEW Bonus Guide added!
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