Publisher: Blue Sky Press

Copyright Date: 1998

Summary: Camilla Cream loves lima beans but won’t eat them because her friends hate them. A mystery illness causes her to turn into what others think she should be until she realizes she needs to be herself, reinforcing themes of self-esteem and growth mindset.

Publisher: Ferne Press

Copyright Date: 2010

Summary: When Pete chooses bad behavior over good, his classmates’ step in to help him see why it is wrong. This book opens dialogue about how children can eliminate bullying by uniting together and standing up for what’s right.

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

Copyright Date: 2018

Summary: This book celebrates various cultures and introduces little readers to hijabs, yarmulkes, and patkas, as well as different family traditions, promoting understanding and acceptance of diversity.

Summary: This includes a series of six short videos (between 1 and 3 minutes each) that looks at the effects of our unconscious choices and attitudes, helping to recognize and overcome unconscious biases.

Link: https://www.nytimes.com/video/who-me-biased

Summary: This resource offers a variety of activities to foster understanding and acceptance of disabilities, helping children learn how to interact and live together.

Link: https://adayinourshoes.com/resources-to-teach-kids-about-disabilities-awareness-and-inclusion/

Summary: This activity encourages children to celebrate family differences through crafts and discussions, helping them appreciate the many types of diverse families.

Link: https://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-and-experiments/celebrate-family-diversity

Summary: This resource offers three fun and educational games Gender Bias Bingo, Scenario Sorting Race, and Race to the Top that help reinforce a basic understanding of gender bias.

Link: https://genderbiasbingo.com/printable-games-and-activities/

Summary: The Connecticut Office of Early Childhood oversees a network of early childhood care, education, and development programs. They focus on the first years of children’s lives, from birth to age five, and provide resources for childcare, developmental support, and family services. They also help with finding childcare, housing, food, and crisis intervention.

Link: https://www.ctoec.org/

Resources: Early Start CT

Summary: Early Start CT is a state-funded early care and education program launching in July 2025. It combines existing programs to make it easier for providers and families to access high-quality early care and education. The program aims to expand childcare access, prioritize socio-economic diversity, and support the ECE workforce.

Link: https://www.ctoec.org/early-start-ct/

Summary: This guide provides 26 activities designed to support multilingual children by highlighting the benefits of speaking multiple languages and fostering respect, curiosity, and a desire for further knowledge. The activities are designed to lead to the immediate acquisition of new skills and create a safe environment where children feel comfortable expressing themselves.

Link: https://www.skolapelican.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Activities-to-support-multilingualism-at-school.pdf