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Steps 9-10: Unit Assessment & Learning Experiences

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Steps 7-8: Critical Content & Key Skills

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Steps 5-6: Generalizations & Guiding Questions

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ELA -
https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mde/Literacy/Content-Standards/ELA_Standards.pdf?rev=0f76588bc2bd48f89165484fa35d2b31

Math -
https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mde/Literacy/Content-Standards/Math_Standards.pdf?rev=1e793e2b1e314e4fa1abc754251b5dc9

Social Studies -
https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mde/Academic-Standards/Social_Studies_Standards.pdf?rev=4bab170dd4114e2dbce578723b37ca63

Health -
https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mde/2010/03/09/HealthK-8.pdf?rev=3cc16ea3b7b64fabaa2e698f3801f6d7

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Racial Inequality
ELA -
https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/57319644-all-people-are-beautiful
Math -
Using boxes of crayons and counting the amount of "skin" colors there are.

Social Studies -  https://youtu.be/B5moq6_5LSk
Health - https://www.kids-konnect.com/blog/how-to-talk-to-young-children-about-race

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While there is no easy way to dive into the topic of race with young children, we as adults, can still have age appropriate discussions around the complexities of race and racial inequality. It is important that we communicate and speak openly so that children are able to make meaningful connections and learn about patterns that lead to racial bias.

Kids Konnect recognizes diversity and cultures of the world, and you can see this throughout our schools. We are passionate about nurturing empathy and compassion for others. We know that children copy what they see and hear, so as adults we must recognize that examples of tolerance, acceptance and equality must first come from the adults in their lives.

This blog lists the many (freely available) resources available to help families talk to their children about race and racism.

Getting Started: The worst way to talk about race is to not talk at all

Helpful resources for before you start:

Activities to teach your children about race and racism

To encourage conversations about race you could try these activities.

All About Me (activities like sharing their family tree, family background and heritage, food, pictures, clothing, traditions etc)

Open-ended discussions on similarities/differences about skin color, eyes, hair, etc.

Read: The Skin We Live in by Michael Tyler and Shades of Black by Sandra Pinkey

At Kids Konnect we always offer the children various colors of paint to create our classmates skin color/hair color. We then make portraits with the paint the children make.

Play activities

Books and songs that support the awareness of race and diversity

Say Something by Peter H. Reynolds

(We recommend reading this one aloud)

I am Human by Susan Verde

A book about empathy and putting children in charges of their feelings and emotions.

All the Colors We Are by Katie Kissinger (Available in English and Spanish)

More Children's Books on Racism

It's a tough one but we have a responsibility to talk to our young children about race. We hope you find these resources helpful and please reach out to a teacher at Kids Konnect for more guidance if you feel you need it.

We stand in solidarity with one another and especially in this crucial time to speak out against racial biases and inequality.

Thank you from all the staff at Kids Konnect

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How to Talk to Young Children about Race

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While there is no easy way to dive into the topic of race with young children, we as adults, can still have age appropriate discussions around the complexities of race and racial inequality. It is important that we communicate and speak openly so that children are able to make meaningful connections and learn about patterns that lead to racial bias.

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Kindergarten

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1. Contribute and do your part
2. We will meet online during class time on off weeks
3. Communication -- we have a group chat
4. In case of conflicts -- be understanding and flexible.
5. In case of loss of communication -- reach out to the individual and try to work something out. If needed, reach out to Professor Tate.