https://padlet.com/jdolina04/x4l6reyctggydumc en-us 2022-08-09 14:20:42 UTC 2025-06-18 22:26:52 UTC hello@padlet.com jdolina04 https://padlet.com/jdolina04/x4l6reyctggydumc/wish/2257630107 The book "What I Like About Me" by David Catrow supports and encourages children's development of positive and confident self-identities. The book discusses children embracing their differences and accepting the differences in others.
Publisher and copyright date, studio Fun International; Brdbk edition (December 29, 2009).

]]> 2022-08-09 18:51:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jdolina04/x4l6reyctggydumc/wish/2257630107 jdolina04 https://padlet.com/jdolina04/x4l6reyctggydumc/wish/2257636540 The book "Sparkle Boy" by Leslea Newman describes how a child stands up for her brother in the face of prejudice. This story is about respect, freedom, acceptance, and standing up for yourself or someone else when they are discriminated against.
Sparkle Boy by Leslea Newman.  Publisher and copyright date,  Lee & Low Books (June 15, 2017)

]]> 2022-08-09 19:03:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jdolina04/x4l6reyctggydumc/wish/2257636540 jdolina04 https://padlet.com/jdolina04/x4l6reyctggydumc/wish/2257645652 The book " I'm Like You, You're Like Me: A Book About Understanding and Appreciating Each Other" by Cindy Grainer gives examples of how people can be different and how those differences are great. This book helps children understand, appreciate, and accept differences. 
I’m Like You; You’re Like Me: A Book About Understanding and Appreciating Each Other by Cindy Gainer.  Publisher & copyright date free Spirit Publishing; Reprint edition (February 1, 2013).]]> 2022-08-09 19:20:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jdolina04/x4l6reyctggydumc/wish/2257645652 jdolina04 https://padlet.com/jdolina04/x4l6reyctggydumc/wish/2257655391 An activity that would be beneficial in preventing biases is to incorporate diverse books into the classroom. Diverse books teach empathy and understanding. They help children learn about themselves and about children who come from different backgrounds and cultures. ]]> 2022-08-09 19:39:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jdolina04/x4l6reyctggydumc/wish/2257655391 jdolina04 https://padlet.com/jdolina04/x4l6reyctggydumc/wish/2257695447 To create empathetic interactions with children who speak multiple languages you could incorporate their home language in the classroom.  This can be done by labeling equipment and supplies as well as having books and posters in their home language.]]> 2022-08-09 21:10:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jdolina04/x4l6reyctggydumc/wish/2257695447 jdolina04 https://padlet.com/jdolina04/x4l6reyctggydumc/wish/2257701457 Activities are a great way to teach children about different disabilities. For example, if they are learning about children with hearing impairments they could wear ear plugs and the teacher could read them a book with white noise in the background. After the book is complete the teacher would ask them questions on how it felt to not hear as clearly as they usually do. This would promote an understanding of what its like to have a hearing impairment.]]> 2022-08-09 21:24:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jdolina04/x4l6reyctggydumc/wish/2257701457 jdolina04 https://padlet.com/jdolina04/x4l6reyctggydumc/wish/2257727943 Some ways that educators can help in the appreciation of diverse families is to provide books and other resources to help educate the families. In the classroom they can incorporate books, pictures, poster, and by using inclusive communication and language when speaking about families.]]> 2022-08-09 22:38:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jdolina04/x4l6reyctggydumc/wish/2257727943 jdolina04 https://padlet.com/jdolina04/x4l6reyctggydumc/wish/2257730833 The National Association for the Education of Young Children is a great resource for many things including information on gender bias. The article "Tate in the Pink Coat" addresses creating a gender inclusive place where are children feel welcomed and can be their most authentic selves. ]]> 2022-08-09 22:46:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jdolina04/x4l6reyctggydumc/wish/2257730833 jdolina04 https://padlet.com/jdolina04/x4l6reyctggydumc/wish/2257735257 Child Care Aware of Kansas (785)357-5171.  This organization helps families by discussing a child's development from birth to age five.  They also offer training classes and monthly parenting tips.
Edna A. Hill Child Development Center (785) 864-3498. This organization assists in the development of all children. They have early prevention and treatment programs for children with developmental delays. They also offer a diverse program with different cultures and languages present.]]> 2022-08-09 22:59:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jdolina04/x4l6reyctggydumc/wish/2257735257