Anti-bias Community Resource Tool by

Positive and confident self-identities

jessicatow — 2025-02-08 19:24:29 UTC

Create cards with positive affirmations reflecting diverse identities and cultural backgrounds. Children choose a card and repeat the affirmation, building self-esteem.

Standing up for oneself

jessicatow — 2025-02-08 19:26:20 UTC

This book encourages children to find their voice and stand up for themselves, even when feeling different. It emphasizes courage and resilience.

Similarities and Differences

jessicatow — 2025-02-08 19:31:24 UTC

Through a whimsical story, this book addresses prejudice based on superficial differences, emphasizing acceptance and equality.

This story encourages readers to treat people fairly and equitably, and to not judge others based on their appearance.

Preventing Biases

jessicatow — 2025-02-08 19:35:56 UTC

An anti-bias approach can help students learn to place a positive value on those who are different and to treat all people with respect. It can nurture the development of positive self identity and group identity in not only the students but also the staff and families.

Empathic Interactions

jessicatow — 2025-02-08 19:44:07 UTC

This story has simple explanations and engaging activities to help children embrace differences, foster inclusion, and build confidence.

This creates a welcoming environment for diverse languages and promotes empathy and understanding.

Understanding Disabilities

jessicatow — 2025-02-08 19:53:06 UTC

This story helps teach compassion and understanding for children of all abilities, particularly those with special needs.

Diverse Families

jessicatow — 2025-02-08 20:00:59 UTC

This story empowers young readers to see themselves, promotes acceptance and understanding that all families come in different shapes and sizes. This story create discussion on diversity and inclusion.

Gender Bias

jessicatow — 2025-02-08 20:14:35 UTC

Allowing the children to see women in traditionally male roles and vice versa, their assumptions about gender roles were broadened.

By introducing diverse role models at a young age, we help children understand that abilities and interests are not confined by gender.

Local Resources

jessicatow — 2025-02-08 20:22:05 UTC

This resource will help families with basic needs such as food, clothing and housing. You can visit once a month if needed.