Anti-Bias Community Resources by

1) Positive & Confident Self Identities

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Children's Book - I Am Enough by Grace Byers (illus. Keturah A. Bobo). HarperCollins (2018).
A lyrical affirmation of self-worth that helps children see themselves as capable, kind, and “enough.”

2) Standing Up for Oneself/Others

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Children’s Book - Say Something! by Peter H. Reynolds. Orchard Books/Scholastic (2019).
Invites children to use their voices and actions to speak up for fairness and kindness.

3) Understanding Similarities & Differences

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Children’s book - All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold (illus. Suzanne Kaufman). Knopf/PRH (2018).
Depicts a classroom where every child and family belongs, normalizing cultural and religious diversity.

4) Preventing Biases

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Pro Resource/Activity -

Anti-Bias Education for Young Children & Ourselves (2nd ed.) by Louise Derman-Sparks & Julie Olsen Edwards, with Catherine M. Goins. NAEYC (2020).
Practical framework (four core goals) and classroom strategies for anti-bias practice.

5) Empathic Interactions with Multilingual Families

cnsmith92 — 2025-08-31 23:11:19 UTC

Family/Educator Resource - Colorín Colorado: ELL Family Engagement Collection (articles, multilingual tip sheets & videos).
Ready-to-use ideas and printables to build trusting partnerships with multilingual families.

6) Understanding Disabilities

cnsmith92 — 2025-08-31 23:13:36 UTC

Family resource - CDC: Learn the Signs. Act Early.
Milestone checklists + free Milestone Tracker app to support early identification and referrals.

7) Diverse Families

cnsmith92 — 2025-08-31 23:14:48 UTC

Children’s book - Love Makes a Family by Sophie Beer. Dial/PRH (2019).
A bright, simple celebration of many family constellations—including LGBTQ+ families. NAEYC

8) Gender Bias

cnsmith92 — 2025-08-31 23:15:58 UTC

Info & lesson ideas - Welcoming Schools (HRC Foundation): K–5 lesson plans & PD to prevent bias-based bullying and support gender-inclusive classrooms.

9) Local Resources

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Zephyrhills & Pasco County, FL -

Early Learning Coalition of Pasco & Hernando Counties: School Readiness, VPK, child-care referrals, and family supports. Early Learning Coalition
Pasco County Schools – Head Start/Early Childhood Programs: Enrollment and program info for Head Start, VPK, and early childhood services. Pasco County Schools
Early Steps (Early Intervention, Part C): Developmental evaluations and services for infants/toddlers.