Family Center Resources by https://padlet.com/shawneebelding/tqj6kj12vx0z04yp We are here to help with questions! en-us 2021-08-03 23:11:00 UTC 2026-02-26 09:40:23 UTC hello@padlet.com shawneebelding https://padlet.com/shawneebelding/tqj6kj12vx0z04yp/wish/1668245505 It's OK to be Different: A Children's Picture Book About Diversity and Kindness. This book is written by Sharon Purtill and illustrated by Sujata Saha. This book talks about how children are different and that it is ok to be different. The book discussed how some children like certain hobbies then others, have different likes and dislikes, look different on the outside such as hair color and skin color. This gives the children a since of peace in knowing that being different is a good thing. 

]]> 2021-08-03 23:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/shawneebelding/tqj6kj12vx0z04yp/wish/1668245505 shawneebelding https://padlet.com/shawneebelding/tqj6kj12vx0z04yp/wish/1668246387 Speak Up, Wonder Pup: A Kid's Guide to Standing Up for Yourself (Self-Regulation) This book is written by Angela Murphy and illustrated by Davis Graham. “There’s a RIGHT way to speak up, and there are WRONG ways too! When kids learn the RIGHT way to speak up, they feel empowered, confident and proud of themselves. When kids use the all-too-common WRONG ways, they often end up in trouble and feeling worse about themselves than when they started. In Speak Up, Wonder Pup - the first book of the Self-Regulation Series - Zane learns how to use his WORDS and his BODY to stand up for himself.  Before Zane was adopted into his new family, his go-to strategies were either fight, flight, or freeze. His emotions were TOO BIG to handle and he didn’t have the words to communicate! With help from his big brother Draper, Zane learns the “I Message”: a simple 3-step technique that helps keep him calm and SPEAK UP for himself. “This explains what the book is about and how it can benefit the children when they listen to the book! 

]]> 2021-08-03 23:27:00 UTC https://padlet.com/shawneebelding/tqj6kj12vx0z04yp/wish/1668246387 shawneebelding https://padlet.com/shawneebelding/tqj6kj12vx0z04yp/wish/1668248118 Whoever You Are (Reading Rainbow Books). This book is written by Mem Fox and illustrated by Leslie Staub. This book talks about how children around the world are all different such as the homes they live in, the clothes they wear, the languages they speak, the alphabets, the different colored hair and skin. It also discusses how even though everyone may look different and talk different and dress differently, we all bleed the same, we all laugh the same and we all hurt the same. So, no matter wherever we are in the world to always be kind to others and treat them the way you want to be treated. 

 

]]> 2021-08-03 23:29:47 UTC https://padlet.com/shawneebelding/tqj6kj12vx0z04yp/wish/1668248118 shawneebelding https://padlet.com/shawneebelding/tqj6kj12vx0z04yp/wish/1668248855 Here are a few examples of some suggestions that the teachers in the classroom to help prevent gender bias in early childhood. “Send only nonsexist, non-stereotyped messages (Miller, 2001). Provide equal opportunity for girls and boys to speak (Derman-Sparks, Edwards, 2010, 98). Avoid responding more quickly to children of one gender than another (Miller, 2002). Discuss gender issues by involving children in helping to solve gender-related problems that may arise (Miller, 2002). Use gender-neutral language (Choose plural pronouns, such as “they” and “them,” instead of masculine pronouns such as “he” and “him” and words such as firefighter, flight attendant, garbage collector, and humankind can easily be used to replace the use of “man” as a generic noun or ending.) Change traditional children's music, rhymes, and finger plays so that they include characters of both genders. For example, alternate male and female names: In Mary had a Little Lamb, use “Jimmy” instead of “Mary.” Interchange parental roles: In Five Little Monkeys, interchange “Mama” and “Papa.” Make verses gender neutral: In The Wheels on the Bus, use “parents” instead of “mommies;” in Where Is Thumbkin? use “Friend” instead of “Sir;” in Old MacDonald Had a Farm, use “The MacDonalds” instead of “Old MacDonald” and “they” instead of “he.”

]]> 2021-08-03 23:31:09 UTC https://padlet.com/shawneebelding/tqj6kj12vx0z04yp/wish/1668248855 shawneebelding https://padlet.com/shawneebelding/tqj6kj12vx0z04yp/wish/1668249911 Here is a great activity for the children to do that shows the children empathy! “Service Project for Less fortunate-The activity is all about helping others that are less fortunate than you. Even if you don’t have much, giving to others not only develops empathy and compassion, it develops gratitude and attracts abundance to your life. Explain to your child that no matter what a person’s situation, people will always be experiencing a harder time then you! Some people are homeless, some kids lose their families, others are sick while some don’t know what they will have for dinner! I like to explain it to a child like this. “Did you ever fall down and have a friend pick you up? Why do you think they did this? Yes, because they were kind and cared about your well-being. Since we are very kind and caring people, we, as a family, have chosen to be kind and caring to others in need! We won’t expect anything in return, we do it out of the goodness of our hearts!” Pick 1 agency on this list with your child. If it’s too hard, narrow it to 3 agencies, and research them together to figure out which on you want to help. Or help all 3 over the course of a few months!

  • Women’s Shelter
  • Food Bank
  • Children’s Hospital (or regular hospital)
  • Foster Care Agency
  • Churches
  • Convalescent Home
  • Homeless Shelter
Next step is to complete a service project for them as a family! Here is some ideas for you, but I do implore you to get creative and make the decision as a family.”

 

]]> 2021-08-03 23:32:48 UTC https://padlet.com/shawneebelding/tqj6kj12vx0z04yp/wish/1668249911 shawneebelding https://padlet.com/shawneebelding/tqj6kj12vx0z04yp/wish/1668250630  This resource helps families and teachers find resources in their state. “Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR) CPIR is a key resource for families of children with disabilities. It connects parents to their state’s resource centers so that parents can find local information about disabilities, early intervention (for babies and toddlers), school services (for school-aged children), therapy, policies, and transportation.”

]]> 2021-08-03 23:34:00 UTC https://padlet.com/shawneebelding/tqj6kj12vx0z04yp/wish/1668250630 shawneebelding https://padlet.com/shawneebelding/tqj6kj12vx0z04yp/wish/1668251349 This resource talks about ways that childcare centers can help diverse families get involved with their childcare programs. “Creating a welcoming environment is key! First, it is important to note that for some parents stepping into your program is the first time they will step into a school in this country. Some families who have just arrived to this country do not speak English, do not know the system, and feel extremely intimidated. The first and best way to get them involved is to make them feel welcomed. Early childhood programs can make these families feel welcomed by developing relationships with them. Directors, teachers, and other early childhood staff–such as receptionists, cooks, and van/bus drivers–can attempt to get to know these families better by trying to understand their culture and their traditions.  Developing a relationship of mutual trust and respect by the director and staff is critical. Relationship building should be ongoing and have a connection to the family’s home. Once this partnership is established, families will feel more comfortable becoming engaged in their child’s early childhood program.” 

 

]]> 2021-08-03 23:35:20 UTC https://padlet.com/shawneebelding/tqj6kj12vx0z04yp/wish/1668251349 shawneebelding https://padlet.com/shawneebelding/tqj6kj12vx0z04yp/wish/1668252124 This resource talks about a teach who did a study on gender identity in her classroom. She explains all that she observed. “Gender is an element of identity that young children are working hard to understand. It is also a topic that early childhood teachers are not always sure how best to address.  Nurture flexible thinking across all situations. Find opportunities for children to step outside their comfort zones in regard to activities, peer relationships, and personal challenges. Foster advocacy skills in oneself and others. If people have the capacity to consider unconventional ideas and bend their thinking, our interactions with one another might look very different and be healthier for individual identity development. Furthermore, I realized that exploring and understanding gender identity shouldn’t be concentrated on the experiences of a select few, such as the girls who were so interested in the camping project. Rather, my goal should be to expand everyone’s mind, thereby making more room for children to express themselves individually across the identity spectrum.”

]]> 2021-08-03 23:36:46 UTC https://padlet.com/shawneebelding/tqj6kj12vx0z04yp/wish/1668252124 shawneebelding https://padlet.com/shawneebelding/tqj6kj12vx0z04yp/wish/1668252866 This is a resource in that is very well know to help families from birth to three years old in the community. “Feeling good about themselves and feeling capable (“I can do it!”) are two very important ingredients for babies’ developing self-confidence. The things you do to help your baby feel safe and loved also make her feel good about herself. This includes responding sensitively to her needs and showering her with love and affection. This lets your baby know she is special and valued and builds her self-confidence.” Here were some tips the site suggested that parents can do at home to help support their children. 

 

 

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