Inclusion, Diversity, and Acceptance
Dignity and Disability
In this section you will find resources related to treating children with disabilities with the respect and dignity they deserve. The series provides recommendations for practitioners who work with young children with disabilities to support these children in a way that will set them up to thrive.
Introducing Dignity and Disability Expectations
Disability Etiquette Compliance Goals
Valuing Children’s Interests Disability Rights Advocates
Inclusive Conversations Identity-First Language
Being Inclusive
In this section you will find resources related to creating an inclusive environment for all children. Throughout the resources you will find suggestions for inclusive language, practices, and environments to support the development of all children.
Using Inclusive Language Representation Matters
Diving into DEC Recommended Practices
Environment E6 Interaction INT1
Family F3 Teaming and Collaboration TC1
Diversity and Anti-Racism
In the sections below you will find resources related to supporting children in understanding race and anti-racism and celebrating diversity. It is never too early to talk with young children about race, racism, and diversity. By having these conversations early, we can foster an anti-racist, welcoming society that celebrates all people for the unique individuals they are.
Talking with Children
Talking with Children About Race How Young Children Learn Race
Actively Anti-Racist
Building an Awareness of Identity and Diversity Be Vocal About Anti-Racism
Break it Down Equity vs Equality
Anti-Racism Activists Using Media to Support Conversations
“Mixed: A Colorful Story” by Arree Chung “The Day You Begin” by Jacqueline Woodson
“Hair Love” by Matthew Cherry and Vashti Harrison “The Colors of Us” by Karen Katz
“No! My First Book of Protest” By Julie Merberg White Allies in Anti-Racism
When Children Ask Hard Questions Addressing Implicit Biases
Choosing Multi-Cultural Books “Me Collage” for Self Identities in Children
Pasta Sorting Who Is In Our Class?
Nature Faces Approaching Implicit Biases
Hispanic Heritage Month 2020
What is National Hispanic Heritage Month? People to Celebrate and Honor
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month The Conscious Kid-Racial Literacy
Expulsion and Suspension Policies
Racial Disparities in Discipline Remediating the Disparities