Learning Resources
LEARNING RESOURCES
Welcome to Cooper Hewitt’s Learning Hub! Discover how design can change the world with these engaging activities, comprehensive lesson plans, expert career advice, and more. Explore tailored resources for every audience, and visit often for new, inspiring content.
K-12 Classroom Resources
K-12 lessons and activities to empower your students through design literacy.
Teen Resources
Explore design activities to try with friends and career advice from designers.
Family Resources
Dive into a world of creativity with fun activities for ages 5-12 to try at home.
Professional Development Resources
Videos and toolkits that help educators integrate design in their classrooms.
Accessibility Resources
Verbal description audio tours and professional resources to help develop more accessible content.
Design Topics
Topics that draw on the museum’s diverse activities, including exhibitions, publications, programs, and collections.
Special Thanks
Design learning at Cooper Hewitt is made possible by Adobe, The Pinkerton Foundation, The Richard and Jean Coyne Family Foundation, The Hirsch Family Foundation, PwC Charitable Foundation, The Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation, the Smithsonian Institution’s Youth Access Grants for Youth Innovation in Rural America, and public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
