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Helping families be accepting and respectful towards each other in a racially diverse program. 

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Helping families be accepting and respectful towards each other in a racially diverse program. 

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The families are your biggest resource and allies. Intentionally include them in the program and what happens in your classrooms-being respectful and sensitive to their bandwidth as some can participate in different ways at different levels. Creating inclusive opportunities for all, “where they are” in their development.

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The families are your biggest resource and allies. Intentionally include them in the program and what happens in your classrooms-being respectful and sensitive to their bandwidth as some can participate in different ways at different levels. Creating inclusive opportunities for all, “where they are” in their development.

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We all have our own history and experiences, be open to learning, be a student always and teacher when appropriate.

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We all have our own history and experiences, be open to learning, be a student always and teacher when appropriate.

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Clear, authentic & respectful communication. Be HONEST with them that you are trying to build this partnership and why. If it’s not “real” they won’t trust you and it won’t happen.

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Clear, authentic & respectful communication. Be HONEST with them that you are trying to build this partnership and why. If it’s not “real” they won’t trust you and it won’t happen.

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From an authentic perspective with the mindset of “seeking to understand” their belief systems and “lenses”.

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From an authentic perspective with the mindset of “seeking to understand” their belief systems and “lenses”.

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Include various books about cultures, toys and play items related to culture, dramatic play items as well!

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Include various books about cultures, toys and play items related to culture, dramatic play items as well!

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They just need to feel heard, validated and respected.

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They just need to feel heard, validated and respected.

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Getting families to share with out feeling pressured to over share. Getting families to engage without feeling pressured to speak about their culture.  Respecting cultural views with still expressing not to be gender biased. 

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Getting families to share with out feeling pressured to over share. Getting families to engage without feeling pressured to speak about their culture.  Respecting cultural views with still expressing not to be gender biased. 

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Thank you all for your thoughtfulness in organizing this much needed training. 

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Thank you all for your thoughtfulness in organizing this much needed training. 

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Use our online apps/platforms to further these discussions: ex. Learning Genie, Remind, WhatsApp, Facebook, Class Dojo

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Use our online apps/platforms to further these discussions: ex. Learning Genie, Remind, WhatsApp, Facebook, Class Dojo

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Teach every kid about Anti-Bias, they are our best allies to reach  our communities. 

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Teach every kid about Anti-Bias, they are our best allies to reach  our communities. 

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Sharing articles, books, etc. around anti-bias home with families (including resources from libraries) and related activity so we can connect and discuss!

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Sharing articles, books, etc. around anti-bias home with families (including resources from libraries) and related activity so we can connect and discuss!

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How to engage all staffers to participate in topics like this. It is usually voluntarily. Only a handful show up. 

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How to engage all staffers to participate in topics like this. It is usually voluntarily. Only a handful show up. 

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Designing a training/webinar tailored for families around these topics!

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Designing a training/webinar tailored for families around these topics!

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More in person programming when safe, to offer families and staff a chance to connect around their cultures (music, food, customs, values, etc.) and bringing that to site. 

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More in person programming when safe, to offer families and staff a chance to connect around their cultures (music, food, customs, values, etc.) and bringing that to site. 

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Asking families about their celebrations in their cultures. Share their ceremonies and family rituals with the program. Ensure that their cultures are represented within the program. 

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Asking families about their celebrations in their cultures. Share their ceremonies and family rituals with the program. Ensure that their cultures are represented within the program. 

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How to engage staff in these conversations.

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How to engage staff in these conversations.

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We can partner with families by designing a project where families share about their cultural identity. 

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We can partner with families by designing a project where families share about their cultural identity. 

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This can help our program staff learn about families' cultural identities and further see what we can include in program.

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We don't have many opportunities to have these discussions with families. Some families may not be aware. This is a great opportunity to have enriching conversations with families!

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We don't have many opportunities to have these discussions with families. Some families may not be aware. This is a great opportunity to have enriching conversations with families!

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Establishing a partnership with all parents/caretakers through emails, in person and having them involved. We are a family outside of our family.

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Establishing a partnership with all parents/caretakers through emails, in person and having them involved. We are a family outside of our family.

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Have multicultural and inclusive books that you can share with the parents or at least a list of books they can use at home. This will expose the students at home to the topics and make these topics normalize. 

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Have multicultural and inclusive books that you can share with the parents or at least a list of books they can use at home. This will expose the students at home to the topics and make these topics normalize. 

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We all come to the table with our own experiences and see things through our own filter. We need to be aware of this and engage in open honest communication to find a commonality with families

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Ask for input from our families. Ask what input they would like to contribute as we work towards anti biased approaches. 

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Ask for input from our families. Ask what input they would like to contribute as we work towards anti biased approaches. 

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Sharing this information in a family's language - making it accessible in their home language.

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Sharing this information in a family's language - making it accessible in their home language.

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Ask families to share their experiences.

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Ask families to share their experiences.

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Working with our teams to start assessing and figuring out what needs exist around bias in our program. (ex. checklist)

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Working with our teams to start assessing and figuring out what needs exist around bias in our program. (ex. checklist)

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Through communication, discussions, professional development. Sharing the resources were have been provided .

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Through communication, discussions, professional development. Sharing the resources were have been provided .

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Sharing resources from this training and otherwise!

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Sharing resources from this training and otherwise!

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Role play scenarios, books, multicultural pictures 

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Role play scenarios, books, multicultural pictures 

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For colleagues you are close with and have a positive rapport with, be open and honest about experiences and language that may be offensive/harmful - mindful of time and place, of course

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Ensure we build a relationship before we approach these conversations.

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Ensure we build a relationship before we approach these conversations.

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Not everyone is on the same level as understanding and accepting

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Not everyone is on the same level as understanding and accepting

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They need to feel safe enough to share with us.

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The families culture

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Try to have these conversations in private. 

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Try to have these conversations in private. 

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We need to keep in mind that their own experiences are respected

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We need to keep in mind that their own experiences are respected

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Share resources you received in trainings. 

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Share resources you received in trainings. 

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Ask and discuss! Let them know their input is valued and SHOW it

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Share what we learned from tonight.

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Asking the parents about what they feel as important to share with others

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Asking the parents about what they feel as important to share with others

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Be aware of their needs, especially their cultural needs.

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Be aware of their needs, especially their cultural needs.

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Make them feel comfortable when we communicate with them. 

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Make them feel comfortable when we communicate with them. 

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Making sure to come from a place of understanding and not judgement. 

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Making sure to come from a place of understanding and not judgement. 

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understand your missteps and give yourself grace

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Know that you are not alone

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Teaching for Change: Guide for Selecting Anti-Bias Children’s Books (Article) 

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Teaching for Change: Guide for Selecting Anti-Bias Children’s Books (Article) 

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Sesame Street in Communities - Topics Page (Resource Pages) 

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Sesame Street in Communities - Topics Page (Resource Pages) 

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Resource Pages on:

Racial Justice

Exploring Emotions

Self Care*

Violence

Community Service

Caring & Sharing

Offering Comfort

Displacement & Resettlement

…and more!

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Click on a topic for tons of resources that help kids (and parents!) with what matters most in young lives: health and wellness, social-emotional skills, and school readiness. All are critical to children’s healthy development…and together they build the foundation for a happy, healthy life.

Difficult Times & Tough Talks

Coping With Incarceration

With adults’ love and support, kids can cope with the incarceration of a loved one.

Dealing With Divorce

Separation or divorce mean lots of changes, but love, comfort, and care can help children adjust and cope.

Displacement & Resettlement

Families resettling in the U.S. are coping with big changes and have already faced so many challenges. Here are resources to help them heal and thrive.

Family Caregiving

A parent’s injuries can affect routines and responsibilities, but family teamwork can help you face these changes and thrive during them.

Family Homelessness

Losing one’s home brings enormous challenges. And yet families are incredibly strong and determined to create a better future.

Foster Care

As an adult involved in foster care, you have an enormous job: building and rebuilding family structures and children’s sense of safety.

Handling Emergencies

Your family can prepare for emergencies together in easy ways.

Health Emergencies

A health emergency brings many changes and uncertainty for young children and families. But there are things we can do to face each day with optimism.

Helping Kids Grieve

Coping with the loss of a loved one brings enormous challenges. With love and support, children can start to heal.

Offering Comfort

Little ones need lots of help from caring adults to grow and thrive. Comforting, nurturing touch is actually necessary for healthy brain development!

Parental Addiction

Resources and support for families struggling with parental addiction.

Racial Justice

Here are resources to build resilience, empathy, curiosity, and thoughtfulness in young children as they prepare for the task of building a better world by standing up, standing tall, and standing together.

Resilience

Giving children tools to overcome both little and big challenges will help them to learn and grow.

Traumatic Experiences

Grown-ups hold the power to help lessen the effects of traumatic experiences.

Veterans & Changes

With open communication and a little creativity, you can make children the heroes of an exciting new adventure.

Violence

When children are exposed to traumatic events within their own neighborhoods, communities, or across the world, you can help them feel safer and more secure…and build hope for a more peaceful, kinder future.

Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds

Autism

Share the amazing by celebrating and supporting the uniqueness of every child, including those on the autism spectrum.

Caring & Sharing

It’s a big world—children need to learn how to build relationships with the people all around them.

Caring for Kids

Family, friends, and neighbors make up a circle of care and support, filling children’s days with learning and love.

Community Service

Games, activities, and videos to help you help children build strong communities—and a better world—together.

Eating Well

Fresh, healthy foods build strong bodies and minds.

Exploring Emotions

When you help children to understand and express their emotions, you help them grow and thrive.

Family Bonding

Families come in all shapes and sizes, and each is unique in its own way. But one thing all families have in common is love.

Handling Tantrums

Big emotions can be hard for little kids to handle. Tantrums are tough for kids and parents, but there are ways to help everyone cope with those difficult moments.

Learning Through Play

Play helps kids develop the skills needed for school and life.

Learning Through Routines

Everyday moments are learning moments!

Managing Asthma

You can help children with asthma by understanding what it is and how to be prepared.

Milestones

Your presence, love, and care helps support children’s healthy development each and every day.

Moving Our Bodies

Children naturally love to move, but it’s not always easy to direct that energy or to find places kids can move freely. Set the stage so you can have fun moving with them every day!

Staying Healthy

Healthy routines help the whole family thrive.

You Matter Most

You are the most important factor in your child’s growth and development.

ABC’s & 123’s

Building Language Skills

Talking thoughtfully with kids—and listening carefully to them—helps lay the foundation for school success!

Developing Math Skills

Math is all around us—and both kids and grown-ups use it every day.

Financial Education

Help kids understand money and learn to make good financial decisions.

Learning Through Art

Creating art gives children an opportunity to express themselves. Art can help bring science, math, and literacy concepts to life, and help kids develop important self-regulation skills.

Reading & Writing

Read books and share stories with children every day!

School Readiness

Use these resources to turn everyday moments into brain-building adventures.

Science

Kids learn science by exploring the world around them. That’s why everyday moments are perfect opportunities to build science skills.

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Explore Topics - Sesame Street in Communities

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Your care and support can make a huge difference in the life of a young child. Sesame Street is here for you with activities and tips for the challenges and joys along the way.

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Four Suggestions to Improve Teaching Practices (2-page Infographic) 

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Four Suggestions to Improve Teaching Practices (2-page Infographic) 

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Talk and Walk YouTube Video Series: A Children’s Guide to Racial Justice  

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Talk and Walk YouTube Video Series: A Children’s Guide to Racial Justice  

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This video series helps offer short (1-3 minutes each) & to the point conversations with children around identity, bias, differences, and more!

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Talk and Walk: A Children's Guide to Racial Justice

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Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

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Project Ready - A free online professional development curriculum 

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Project Ready - A free online professional development curriculum 

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Project READY: Reimagining Equity & Access for Diverse Youth – A free online professional development curriculum

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This site hosts a series of free, online professional development modules for school and public youth services librarians, library administrators, and others interested in improving their knowledge about race and racism, racial equity, and culturally sustaining pedagogy. The primary focus of the Project READY curriculum is on improving relationships with, services to, and resources for youth of color and Native youth.