8 Resources for Organizing a Committee with Younger Children
The following resources will help you organize and support a committee that includes younger children or committees in early ed centers and elementary schools.
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Essential Books for Discussing Racism with Kids
Source: The Oprah Magazine
A collection of children’s books from children’s author Jacqueline Woodson who says, “The Black experience is everyone’s experience. We can step inside and embrace the parts of it that intersect with our own narratives. We can read books that shine a truth and enlighten. Or we can pretend it doesn’t exist and try to eradicate it. It’s up to us to decide whose narrative we will not only choose to see, but choose to believe.”
Readings to Embrace Race
Source: EmbraceRace
From the website authors: “Parents and other caregivers are seeking resources to help them hold children through the current, terrible wave of racialized violence, which is exacerbated by the tensions and vulnerabilities exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. As scholars, writers, and parents who use books to connect with our children and spark conversations with them, we’ve developed this book list to help engage the broad range of emotions and needs of diverse children in our multiracial society.”
“Should I Initiate Conversations about Differences?”
Source: ADL
Asserting that young children are naturally curious and want to gather information about the world around them, this brief resource provides an overview of how introduce topics about difference to young children.
“Talking Race With Young Children”
Source: NPR
A helpful and varied collection of resources from National Public Radio (with the help of the Sesame Street Workshop) on how young children tend to think about race and how we can be proactive in these conversations. Click on the linked article for additional resources while you listen to the radio story by clicking “play” on the black bar below.
“How Can Educators Effectively Involve Families in Anti-Bias Efforts?
Source: ADL
In all anti-bias efforts in schools but especially in younger grades, it is imperative to involve and get to know the school’s families. This guide suggests some practical tips for involving families in classroom cultural education and better understanding your students.
“Early Childhood FAQs”
Source: ADL
A large collection of resources from the Anti-Defamation League on initiating anti-bias conversations with younger children.
