Anti Bias Community Resource Guide by Ms. Laneigh

Children's Books

chaiandcheerios — 2024-05-06 02:01:05 UTC

I Love My Hair! by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley celebrates black hair, encouraging pride and love for black hair. This book gives children a great example of self love and confidence.

Julian is a Mermaid by Jessica Love demonstrates self love and expression as well as acceptance of others.

Hot Pot Night by Vincent Chen celebrates not only Taiwanese food but sharing and celebrating one's culture with others.

Diverse books for all coalition. ZERO TO THREE. (2024, February 6). https://www.zerotothree.org/diverse-books-for-all-coalition/

Children's books

chaiandcheerios — 2024-05-06 02:13:27 UTC

The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade by Justin Roberts shows how even the smallest person can make a big change, namely by standing up and making their community a kinder place.

Malala’s Magic Pencil by Malala Yousafzai is based on the true story of the author on how a child can make change through her written word.

Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun: Having the Courage to Be Who You Are by Maria Dismondy demonstrates not only positive identity but also how to stand up for oneself and each others through forgiveness and acceptance.

Childrenslitlove. (2020, September 25). Picture books with characters who stand up to others. Picture Books with Characters Who Stand Up to Others. https://childrenslitlove.com/2020/09/25/picture-books-with-characters-who-stand-up-to-others/

Children's Books

chaiandcheerios — 2024-05-06 02:21:21 UTC

The Sandwich Swap by Queen Rania of Jordan and Kelly DiPucchio shows how even when you are different and enjoy different things you can still be the best of friends.

This Is How We Do It by Matt LaMothe shows how people around the world do the same things just a little differently.

Public Broadcasting Service. (n.d.). 11 picture books to celebrate diversity. PBS. https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/picture-books-to-celebrate-diversity

YouTube Video

chaiandcheerios — 2024-05-06 02:34:17 UTC

The above youtube video Raising Anti-Racist Kids discusses how centering families and creating equitable learning environments are foundational with raising the next generation as Anti-Racist.

Banks, Dr. K. (2022, May 26). Raising anti-racist children w/ Britt Hawthorne. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJ1DZ4XEEGQ

Anti-Bias and preventing bullying-article

chaiandcheerios — 2024-05-06 02:40:31 UTC

This article from Facing History and Ourselves guides families through ways to prevent bullying by addressing personal bias as well as creating safe spaces that encourage children to communicate with families.

Combating bullying and bias: Resources for parents and Caregivers. Facing History & Ourselves. (n.d.). https://www.facinghistory.org/combating-bullying-bias-resources-parents-caregivers

Ted Talk

chaiandcheerios — 2024-05-06 02:48:14 UTC

This Ted Talk by Verna Myers addresses overcoming bias by facing them head on, this resource is important for adult family members to prevent their bias from passing on to their children.

Myers, V. (n.d.). How to overcome our biases? walk boldly toward them. Vernā Myers: How to overcome our biases? Walk boldly toward them | TED Talk. https://www.ted.com/talks/verna_myers_how_to_overcome_our_biases_walk_boldly_toward_them/transcript

Children's Book

chaiandcheerios — 2024-05-06 03:28:26 UTC

The Book Luli and the Language of Tea by Andrea Wang follows a new student in an ESL classroom meeting her peers and noticing the no one shares a language so she decides to bring everyone together over tea. This books encourages understanding and empathy.

Gordon, C. (2024, April 17). 15 books that model empathy and compassion for young readers. Brightly. https://www.readbrightly.com/books-that-model-empathy-compassion-young-readers/

Activities

chaiandcheerios — 2024-05-06 03:32:45 UTC

This website provides simple activities that promotes empathy and kindness including roleplaying and boardgames.

Vallejo, M., & Name. (n.d.). 25 best empathy activities for kids. Mental Health Center Kids. https://mentalhealthcenterkids.com/blogs/articles/empathy-activities-for-kids

Parent Article

chaiandcheerios — 2024-05-06 04:31:52 UTC

This PBS article gives families strategies to help develop empathy in their children from modeling and role play to reading stories and talking.

Public Broadcasting Service. (n.d.-b). Social skills: Empathy at age 4. PBS. https://www.pbs.org/parents/learn-grow/age-4/social-skills/empathy#:~:text=Feelings%20of%20Others-,Give%20kids%20practice%20imagining%20how%20other%20people%20are%20feeling.,share%20your%20sandwich%20quite%20yet.

YouTube video- Autism

chaiandcheerios — 2024-05-06 04:38:32 UTC

This Sesame Street clip does a great job of sharing what is like to have Autism and interact with friends who have autism.

YouTube. (2015, October 20). Sesame Street & Autism: Highlight Reel. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuV8AddbXIs

Children's book

chaiandcheerios — 2024-05-06 04:47:57 UTC

In the book We Move Together by Kelly Fritsch, Anne McGuire, and Eduardo Trejos explores a group of children of different abilities and how thy navigate life, relationships, and obstacles.

We move together (hardcover). We Move Together (Hardcover) | Charis Books & More and Charis Circle. (n.d.). https://www.charisbooksandmore.com/book/9781849354042

Children's book list

chaiandcheerios — 2024-05-06 04:55:31 UTC

This book list explores a variety of books that center diverse families in the story including families who are interracial, multigenerational, LGBTQ, and with varying family structures.

Six children’s books that celebrate family diversity. Human Rights Campaign. (n.d.). https://www.hrc.org/news/six-childrens-books-that-celebrate-family-diversity

Family article

chaiandcheerios — 2024-05-06 05:01:19 UTC

This article shares ways to talk about as well as celebrate different families at home.

Noggin: Little Kids, big learning. Celebrating Different Family Structures. (n.d.). https://www.noggin.com/resources/family-structures/

Activity

chaiandcheerios — 2024-05-06 05:04:52 UTC

This activity uses family pictures to talk to children about different types of families.

Family photos: The many ways to make a family. Big Heart. (2022, November 17). https://www.bigheartworld.org/family-photos-the-many-ways-to-make-a-family/

Article

chaiandcheerios — 2024-05-06 05:12:21 UTC

This article outlines ways families and educators can create safe places for all children to feel comfortable to be themselves and respectful of others namely regarding gender.

Tate and the Pink Coat: Exploring Gender and enacting Anti-Bias Principles. NAEYC. (n.d.). https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/yc/mar2019/exploring-gender-enacting-anti-bias

Children's book list

chaiandcheerios — 2024-05-06 05:17:54 UTC

This book list outlines a list of books that explore gender and breaking gender stereotypes as well as embracing oneself.

Kids’ books that challenge gender stereotypes - today’s parent. (n.d.). https://www.todaysparent.com/family/books/kids-books-that-challenge-gender-stereotypes/

Community Resource Guide

chaiandcheerios — 2024-05-06 05:25:29 UTC

This family community resource guide is a great tool for families to have access to. It includes resources from prek enrollments, crisis help, basic needs assistance to transportation help, family education support, and wellness.

Community resource directory 2023. (n.d.-a). https://www.jointinitiatives.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Community-Resource-Directory-2023-18.pdf

Local Library Information

chaiandcheerios — 2024-05-06 05:30:09 UTC

The local library (in our case in Colorado Springs a network of multiple) is a invaluable resource where families can access more than books; like media, classes, maker spaces, and technology.

About PPLD. About PPLD | Pikes Peak Library District. (n.d.). https://ppld.org/about-ppld