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Hello GCE Families!
We are all working to navigate the issues and questions being raised regarding racial equity in our country right now. Please know that the conversations you have within your family right now are important. They can carry tremendous positive impact for your kiddos, as well as carrying into the next generation for our country. Understanding and deciding how to address these complicated issues is hard to navigate for everyone. I've put together many different resources for you to check out as you decide what is best for your family during this time. I hope you find them helpful!
Children's Books:
EmbraceRace.org has complied 31 Children's books to support conversations on race, racism and resistance. This list was curated by critical literacy organizations, The Conscious Kid and American Indians in Children’s Literature.
Anti-Racism For Kids 101: Starting To Talk About Race: If you’re nervous about talking about race with your kids, these books about racial diversity will give you an easy place to start de-stigmatizing difference & celebrating racial diversity.
Social Justice book lists for kids: A curation of more than 60 carefully selected lists of multicultural and social justice books for children, young adults, and educators.
Additional Social Justice/Racial Equity Resources:
NBC News Kids Edition: https://www.nbcnews.com/nightlykids
Child Mind Institute: www.childmind.org
Racism and Violence: How to help kids handle the news - https://childmind.org/article/racism-and-violence-how-to-help-kids-handle-the-news/? utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=%20Parents%20Guide%20to%20Problem%20Behavior&utm_campaign=Weekly-06-02-20
How to Help Kids Cope with Frightening News: https://childmind.org/article/helping-children-cope-frightening-news/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=How%20Anxiety%20Leads%20to%20Disruptive%20Behavior&utm_campaign=Weekly-06-02-20
Social Justice Resources: http://www.childrenscommunityschool.org/social-justice-resources/
Your Kids Aren't Too Young...https://www.prettygooddesign.org/blog/Blog%20Post%20Title%20One-5new4
How to Talk to Kids about Race and Racism from Parent Toolkit: https://www.parenttoolkit.com/social-and-emotional-development/advice/social-awareness/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-race-and-racism
Beyond the Golden Rule - A Parent’s Guide to Preventing and Responding to Prejudice: https://www.tolerance.org/sites/default/files/general/beyond_golden_rule.pdf
How to Teach Kids About Taboo Topics TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/liz_kleinrock_how_to_teach_kids_to_talk_about_taboo_topics
Talking to Kids About Race from National Geographic: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/family/in-the-news/talking-about-race/
Sesame Street in Communities Video: Community Violence: https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/community-violence/
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