https://padlet.com/amacdonald51288/cb4o3rwkey1tt282 As an early childhood educator, your role is to create a warm and culturally responsive environment that respects diversity and supports children's connection to their families and community. Although your primary function is to educate young children, there will be opportunities to advocate and be a resource for families. Being prepared for these opportunities will be vital to your success in building partnerships between families, early childhood settings, schools, and community organizations and agencies. Creating an Anti-bias Community Resource Tool not only speaks to our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and social justice but demonstrates awareness of resources available to support families and their children's development, providing a reference for the educator's practice. en-us 2021-09-14 20:34:12 UTC 2025-12-22 10:09:46 UTC hello@padlet.com amacdonald51288 https://padlet.com/amacdonald51288/cb4o3rwkey1tt282/wish/1740671162 This story talks about the importance of loving yourself and your hair. Zuri, an African American child, is proud of her hair. A child asks her father to help her to find the right hairstyle to welcome the return of her mother.]]> 2021-09-14 20:37:51 UTC https://padlet.com/amacdonald51288/cb4o3rwkey1tt282/wish/1740671162 amacdonald51288 https://padlet.com/amacdonald51288/cb4o3rwkey1tt282/wish/1740682639 The story I Am Enough portrays an inspiring message that motivates and uplifts women as well as young girls that they are enough. It embraces and respects diversity while letting children know that they are everything they should be.]]> 2021-09-14 20:44:28 UTC https://padlet.com/amacdonald51288/cb4o3rwkey1tt282/wish/1740682639 amacdonald51288 https://padlet.com/amacdonald51288/cb4o3rwkey1tt282/wish/1740684628 This story talks about two pen pals. One lives in India the other in America. In their letters they talk about how their lives look the same but also can be different.]]> 2021-09-14 20:45:47 UTC https://padlet.com/amacdonald51288/cb4o3rwkey1tt282/wish/1740684628 amacdonald51288 https://padlet.com/amacdonald51288/cb4o3rwkey1tt282/wish/1740687157 This resource incorporates five different strategies to use in a classroom with children to educate them regarding anti bias behaviors. Educators can read books, create activities, role play in the dramatic play area, explore social justice movements and provide children with the opportunity to speak up about bias.

]]> 2021-09-14 20:47:31 UTC https://padlet.com/amacdonald51288/cb4o3rwkey1tt282/wish/1740687157 amacdonald51288 https://padlet.com/amacdonald51288/cb4o3rwkey1tt282/wish/1740704500 In this article, parents as well as teachers can gain more knowledge about creating a learning environment where children can be more empathic and supportive of differences. The resource goes on to discuss strategies, role play, scenarios and other examples how ways to work towards supporting children in being empathic in their interactions with others.]]> 2021-09-14 20:58:06 UTC https://padlet.com/amacdonald51288/cb4o3rwkey1tt282/wish/1740704500 amacdonald51288 https://padlet.com/amacdonald51288/cb4o3rwkey1tt282/wish/1740733589 The “A Day in Our Shoes” website provides adults with activities, lesson plans, strategies and community resources for the youth to gain knowledge about understanding disabilities. The main goal is to have children of all ability levels work together to create a harmonious world.]]> 2021-09-14 21:17:09 UTC https://padlet.com/amacdonald51288/cb4o3rwkey1tt282/wish/1740733589 amacdonald51288 https://padlet.com/amacdonald51288/cb4o3rwkey1tt282/wish/1740803934 This Ted Talk discusses how Anthony had moved around a lot as a child. The one constant thing in his life was education. His teacher was inspired by his story and asked him to move in with her family. They didn’t know that love makes a family not blood.]]> 2021-09-14 22:08:53 UTC https://padlet.com/amacdonald51288/cb4o3rwkey1tt282/wish/1740803934 amacdonald51288 https://padlet.com/amacdonald51288/cb4o3rwkey1tt282/wish/1740820134 This journal article tells a story about a boy, Tate, who wanted to wear a pink coat from the extra clothes bin and the teacher would not allow it. After the example given, the journal goes on to support educators and other community members in ways to support a gender inclusive environment for youth.]]> 2021-09-14 22:21:30 UTC https://padlet.com/amacdonald51288/cb4o3rwkey1tt282/wish/1740820134 amacdonald51288 https://padlet.com/amacdonald51288/cb4o3rwkey1tt282/wish/1740828306 This local Bostonian resource connects families to assist the education to webinars and workshops development of inclusion, race and social justice with young children. Through these outlets, we can gain the knowledge to educate the youth about the importance of diversity and inclusion. ]]> 2021-09-14 22:28:46 UTC https://padlet.com/amacdonald51288/cb4o3rwkey1tt282/wish/1740828306