Conversation Guides// Race by b Garcia

bgarcia253 — 2025-05-30 21:59:19 UTC

bgarcia253 — 2025-05-30 22:05:46 UTC

A short and approachable message for young children about race

Six building blocks for engaging young children in conversations

bgarcia253 — 2025-05-30 22:06:15 UTC

Our Skin: First Conversations about Race

bgarcia253 — 2025-05-30 22:10:33 UTC

This simple book provides a great framing for understanding race and its impact.

bgarcia253 — 2025-05-30 22:13:33 UTC

In this episode, the McKellan family's sons, Shaka and Mazzi, are racially profiled and handcuffed by a police officer while mowing lawns in their neighborhood. This incident leads to a profound family discussion about racism, safety, and the realities of being young Black boys in America.

Talking with Our Children about Oppression and Liberation

bgarcia253 — 2025-05-30 22:15:16 UTC

Seeing, Noticing, and Talking About Differences with Young Children

bgarcia253 — 2025-05-31 15:58:22 UTC

Create a Safe, Open Space

bgarcia253 — 2025-05-31 16:06:49 UTC

Let your child know that it’s okay to ask questions—even the big, uncomfortable ones. You don’t need perfect answers. What matters most is that you’re listening with care and showing up with love.

Care for Yourself, Too

bgarcia253 — 2025-05-31 16:08:49 UTC

These conversations are emotionally heavy. Allow yourself space to grieve, rest, and heal. Your well-being is essential for sustaining the deep work of raising socially aware and resilient children.

Great list of read aloud books!

bgarcia253 — 2025-05-31 17:03:53 UTC

Tips for Teaching & Talking to Kids About Race

bgarcia253 — 2025-05-31 17:05:17 UTC

1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed

bgarcia253 — 2025-05-31 17:13:28 UTC

With humor and sensitivity, filmmaker and comedian W. Kamau Bell tackles the joys and challenges of growing up mixed-race through conversations with kids and families in the San Francisco Bay Area, including his own.

Seeds and Trees

bgarcia253 — 2025-05-31 17:19:02 UTC

A book about the power of words

2025-06-01 01:20:22 UTC

mterra4 — 2025-06-01 01:25:37 UTC

What White Children Need to Know About Race

mterra4 — 2025-06-01 01:42:57 UTC