One of the best ways to raise tolerant
accepting and empathetic children ready to thrive in life is to start early
incorporating inclusion and anti-bias into early childhood education curriculum for infants
toddlers and their families. incorporate songs
storytelling and books into the curriculum. developing a child’s sense of confidence in their personal and social identities capacity to help a child recognize how they are simultaneously different and similar to others
which helps children foster an ability to comfortably and empathetically engage with people from all backgrounds. focus on respect and appreciation for inclusion our strength comes from our diversity supporting positive identity development develop an ability to understand multiple perspectives
and build the confidence to think critically and independently learning about families
friends
and their community. Through these explorations
students develop an understanding of themselves and a sense of self. Additionally
students explore concepts around similarities and differences
fairness and unfairness
explore diversity through books
conversation
classroom guests
and the arts. have a safe place to learn and take risks How can we take care of each other? observable physical features
such as skin tone
facial features
and hair texture. stands up and speaks out in support of another person. creating environments in which an individual or group can be and feel welcomed
respected
and supported in a way that allows them to fully participate. everybody is different and everyone is constantly growing and changing at their own pace Children come to learn more about their own strengths and abilities commitment to the creation of inclusive and equitable preschool settings remains core to ensuring students’ academic success and social enrichment. Promoting diversity and inclusion within the classroom is a catalyst for meeting developmental milestones and promoting greater social understanding and equity create more diverse
inclusive and equitable learning environments for young children. when children are exposed to diversity at an early age
they acquire stronger social and emotional skills and increase their awareness and understanding of diverse perspectives and cultures Promoting diverse and inclusive preschool settings
positively impacts children’s relationships with others
builds their self-confidence
and supports their understanding of similarities and differences among their peers and within their communities. multiple languages are encouraged in the classroom