Room to Grow: Resources for Racial Justice
Your actions, big and small, are powerful in the life of EVERY child in your community.
Your actions, big and small, are powerful in the life of EVERY child in your community.
In this process, you are likely to discover that each of us is on a journey, and there is always room to grow. Think about your own levels of comfort, and where you want to go in the development and support of children and families in your care!
As you navigate these lessons, you’ll discover ways to inspire little ones’ curiosity and wonder for the world around them by:
- Recognizing the important role that adults play in addressing race and racism with children;
- Drawing upon families’ strength; and
- Exploring ways to model kindness within communities.
Each session provides a week’s worth of meaningful activities for you and the families in your care. We recommend allotting 20 minutes per day.
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We all have similarities and differences that should be honored and celebrated. As a caring grown-up, your commitment to talking about race and diversity is a critical step towards building a more just and equitable society.
Week 1: Small Steps
Having conversations about race and diversity is an important first step for everyone.
Week 2: Compassion Builds Community
Compassion helps us promote more inclusive and equitable communities.
Week 3: Teaching Togetherness
Talking about our differences helps us recognize we are better together.
Week 4: Celebrating Similarities and Differences
Confident children can embrace diversity and act as upstanders when someone is in need.
Week 5: Learning with Love
Confident children can embrace diversity and act as upstanders when someone is in need.
Week 6: Justice for All
We can help children navigate race-related conflicts and challenge ourselves as we seek justice for all.
