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Book Title: The Colors of Us

Author: Karen Katz

Publisher: Henry Holt and Co.

Copyright Date: 2002

-This book encourages young children to appreciate the diversity of skin tones and their unique identities. Through the eyes of a young girl, The Colors of Us emphasizes that everyone is different, and each color is beautiful. It helps children develop a positive sense of self and pride in their own cultural background.

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Book Title: The Name Jar

Author: Yangsook Choi

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

Copyright Date: 2001

Summary: The Name Jar follows Unhei, a young girl from Korea who is new to America and unsure about her Korean name. The story teaches children to stand up for their cultural identity, embrace differences, and educate others to appreciate diversity.

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Author: Karl Newson

Publisher: Random House Studio

Copyright Date: 2020

-Summary: This book uses animal characters to teach young children about both similarities and differences, encouraging them to embrace diversity in themselves and others. It promotes the idea that while everyone is unique, we also share common experiences and feelings.

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Teaching Tolerance – Activities and Resources for Educators

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Teaching Tolerance – Activities and Resources for Educators

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Summary: Teaching Tolerance offers a variety of lesson plans, activities, and educational resources designed to challenge stereotypes and biases. These activities encourage children to think critically about biases and stereotypes and promote acceptance and empathy

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Understanding how school discipline policies can contribute to the school-to-prison pipeline is essential for educators and families. Harsh punishments, automatic out-of-class time and police involvement for discipline can push young people out of classrooms and into the criminal legal system. But educators, parents and caregivers can help to change this harmful system by advocating for and implementing practices that prioritize mental health and well-being.

We offer this new resource page that highlights LFJ articles and content to open dialogue, shift practices and foster change to benefit all young people.

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Learning for Justice | Education Resources

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Learning for Justice provides free resources to educators-teachers, administrators, counselors and other practitioners-who work with children from kindergarten through high school. Educators use our materials to supplement the curriculum, to inform their practices, and to create civil and inclusive school communities where children are respected, valued and welcome participants.

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Resource: A World of Difference Institute – Empathy Activities

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Resource: A World of Difference Institute – Empathy Activities

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Summary: The A World of Difference Institute provides activities to help children understand and empathize with those from different cultural backgrounds and languages. The exercises help build empathy by fostering awareness of others' emotions and experiences.

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Understanding Disabilities – National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

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Understanding Disabilities – National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

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Summary: This article offers guidance on how to create inclusive environments for children with disabilities. It provides practical advice for educators and families on fostering understanding and acceptance of disabilities within the early childhood setting.

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Children’s Book Council – Diverse Families Collection

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Children’s Book Council – Diverse Families Collection

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Summary: The Children’s Book Council offers a curated list of children’s books that reflect the many types of families, such as single-parent families, multiracial families, and LGBTQ+ families. These resources help children understand and appreciate diverse family structures.

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Summary: PBS Kids provides a range of activities, games, and videos aimed at challenging traditional gender norms. These resources encourage children to explore interests and activities without the constraints of gender expectations.

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 Erie Family Center – Parents as Teachers Program

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 Erie Family Center – Parents as Teachers Program

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Summary: The Erie Family Center offers the "Parents as Teachers" program, supporting families by increasing their knowledge of child development, promoting positive parenting practices, and providing early detection of developmental delays and health concerns. This program empowers parents to be their child's first and most important teachers, fostering school readiness and success.

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Erie Family Center – Parents as Teachers Program

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TED Talk – "The Danger of a Single Story" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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TED Talk – "The Danger of a Single Story" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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Summary: This TED Talk explores how stereotypes and limited perspectives can shape our understanding of others. It encourages educators and families to seek diverse stories and perspectives to foster a more inclusive environment for children.

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Our lives, our cultures, are composed of many overlapping stories. Novelist Chimamanda Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice -- and warns that if we hear only a single story about another person or country, we risk a critical misunderstanding.