Teach Kids About Diversity When It Matters Most
Multicultural Activities for the Early Childhood Years
Did you know that we start forming biases
when we are babies?
Although most parents and educators truly believe that diversity is a good thing,
kids are drawing other conclusions.
They don't see diversity in their neighborhood, school or community.
They don't see diversity in their books, TV or toys.
They don't hear or see people talking about the value of differences.
So, they decide that differences are "bad" and to be feared.
How are your kids learning to see the world?
Kids form biases and beliefs based on their lived experiences. By age 10, most will have already formed their core views and beliefs about the world around them.
Sure, those beliefs can be altered later on with a lot internal work and introspection...
But wouldn't it be better to teach them to value and honor diversity from the start?
The truth is...
Your Kids:
Do notice.
Aren't too young.
Have questions.
Are waiting for you to provide the answers.
Let's make it super easy for you to teach them the beauty of diversity from the start.
How Can Multicultural Activities Teach Kids To Value Diversity?
Kids learn through play.
Although playing with diverse dolls, reading about different lived experiences and talking openly about differences isn't going to rid our world of harmful biases and racism, it's a place to start.
Activities that center people of all shapes, sizes and abilities help normalize diversity in kids minds.
It also sets a precedent that your home or classroom is a safe place where questions are welcome and life is meant to be explored.
Your free multicultural activities for kids ages 0-8 are full of:
FUN, CREATIVE IDEAS
You'll get fun activities you can simply print and use. You'll also find age-appropriate book suggestions, discussion questions and other creative ideas to keep the fun going.
SUPPORT TO GROW
Although doing fun multicultural activities with your kids is a great way to set a solid foundation, your learning can't stop there. You'll get resources and advice to become an authentic adult ally too.
INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT
No one said multicultural parenting was easy. If you need additional support to help you teach kids the value of diversity from the start, you'll have easy access to 1-1 or group coaching.
Let's Do This Together.
Hey, friend! I'm Vanessa and I've been in your shoes.
I know how hard it is to field the tough questions about race, ethnicity and skin tone with little humans you thought were too young to even notice that differences exist.
I know how heartbreaking it is to navigate the icky feeling microaggressions leave behind.
I know the tension of wanting to raise your kids differently but feeling like you don't have the time or energy to do anything about it.
It shouldn't be this hard to teach kids the value of diversity when it matters most.
As a former teacher and mom of multicultural kids, I combined my personal and professional passions to create fun, easy multicultural activities that anyone can use.
I'm the first to admit that multicultural play isn't going to solve any problems but it can be a starting point for a lifetime of raising, and becoming authentic allies.
Get your free multicultural activities today to teach your kids the value of diversity from the start.
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