Anti-Bias, Anti-Racism, Pro-learning to care resources

 Positive and confident self-identities

Resource 1-Spanish Is My Super Power

Title-Spanish is my Superpower

Author- Jennifer Jones

Publisher- Random Source

Copyright Dates-(January 25, 2023)

Summary-  This book teaches children the value of having the ability to speak Spanish.  That speaking Spanish is amazing and unique, and you should not feel embarrassed.

 

 

 

Resource 2- Learn Spanish Song. (Howcast, 2013)

 https://youtu.be/tWqodLTjQwI?feature=shared

This is a YouTube video on Howcast.  The women sing a traditional Spanish children’s song and teach how to sing the song in Spanish and what the words mean.

 

Standing up for oneself

 

Resource 1-What is Racism Book

Title- What is Racism

Author- Katie Dwayne’s and Jordan Akpojaro

Publisher- Usborne Publishing Ltd

Dates-30 Sept. 2021

Summary- This is a lift flap book that will make it easier to talk to use vocabulary children can understand. This book is about anti-racism and makes it easy to talk to children about the topic of racism.

 

Resource 2- PBS Kids video plus guide (Sesame Workshop, 2021)

 

PBS Kids Watch and Play Guide- This guide includes a children’s video. The character Ji-Young experiences racism, the link includes a downloadable form with discussions, and activities addressing racism with young children.

https://www.pbs.org/parents/printables/see-us-coming-together-a-watch-and-play-guidehttps://youtu.be/6E5uk_CE6FE?feature=shared

 

Similarities and differences

 

Resource 1-  Same, Same but Different children book 

Title-  Same, Same but Different

Author- Jenny Due Kostecki-Shaw

Publisher- Square Fish

Copyright Dates-(January 1, 2024)

Summary-  Two boys are pen pals across the world from each other.  One boy lives in India and the other in America.  They learn about different they are but also how similar they are, even though they are so far apart.

 

 

Preventing biases

Webpage Teacher Resource-  Understanding Anti-Bias Education NAEYC (Understanding Anti-Bias Education: Bringing the Four Core Goals To, n.d.)

This article explains the four core goals of anti-bias education and how to implement them in every part of your curriculum. https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/yc/nov2019/understanding-anti-bias

 

 

Empathic interactions

Link- https://app.discoveryeducation.com/learn/videos/5214e23f-b150-4275-9539-0785c2d31b12/ (Identity, Empathy, and Belonging: Multilingual Learners | Masterclass Video, n.d.)

Summary- Great video for teachers.  The teacher in the video talks about how to talk to the children in her class and being empathetic as a teacher.  Lots of tips on how to be the best teacher when working with multi language children.

 

Understanding disabilities

Title- I am Different, The Same As You

Author- Deborah K. Okon

Publisher- Independently published

Copyright Dates-(July 12, 2023)

Summary-  This book talks about a group of friends who are all different (one in a wheel chair)  but how they are also the same.

 

 

 

Diverse families

Preschool Theme Family Printable

TPT- https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/browse?search=family%20theme%20preschool

Summary- This is a printable packet for preschoolers.  The theme is families/diverse families.  It includes oral language activities children’s printable.

 

Gender bias

Title-  Pink and Blue Communicating Gender to Children (Identity, Empathy, and Belonging: Multilingual Learners | Masterclass Video, n.d.)

Author- Ted Talk March 17 2015

Publisher- YouTube

Summary-  Speaker discusses teachers and parents interactions with children, our biases regarding gender and how that affects the child’s self identity, worth, and abilities.

 

Local resources

St Peter Free Clinic

https://www.stpeterfreeclinic.org

Website is in English and Spanish, they offer translators as well

Access to free and affordable health care for low-income families in our community.  They accept walk-ins and offer Health Exams, Minor Illness and Injory, basic testing and treatments for things like high blood pressure, diabetes, and depression, some lab testing as well.

Head Start Preschool and Home Base Programs

https://www.mnvac.org/programs/pregnant-women-infants-toddlers-preschoolers/head-start-locations/

Free program for low-income families.  They offer full day preschool to home visits with pregnant women.  Head Start has a whole family ideology and supports finding services for all families and cultures.

 

Resources

Sesame Workshop. (2021). See Us Coming Together: A Sesame Street special. https://cms-tc.pbskids.org/global/mezzanines/shows/printables/Sesame-Workshop_See-Us-Coming-Together_WatchAndPlayGuide.pdf

 

Howcast. (2013, June 18). Mi cuerpo | Kids’ Songs [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWqodLTjQwI

 

Understanding Anti-Bias Education: Bringing the Four Core Goals to. (n.d.). NAEYC. https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/yc/nov2019/understanding-anti-bias

 

Identity, Empathy, and Belonging: Multilingual Learners | Masterclass video. (n.d.). Discovery Education. https://app.discoveryeducation.com/learn/videos/5214e23f-b150-4275-9539-0785c2d31b12/

 

Identity, Empathy, and Belonging: Multilingual Learners | Masterclass video. (n.d.). Discovery Education. https://app.discoveryeducation.com/learn/videos/5214e23f-b150-4275-9539-0785c2d31b12/