Diversity (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion)

Diversity (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion)

• Advancing Equity in Early Childhood Education (NAEYC Position Statement)
• Creating and Celebrating Diversity in Preschool Classrooms (PowerPoint)
• Teaching Diversity to Preschoolers Without the “Tourist Approach”
• Exploring Cultural Concepts: Funds of Knowledge Survey
• The ABCs of Diversity and Inclusion: Developing an Inclusive Environment for Diverse Families in Early Childhood Education (Article)
• Confronting Prejudice in the Early Childhood Classroom (Article)
• Implementing Multicultural Practices in Early Childhood Education (Article)
• Do You See What I See? Appreciating Diversity in Early Childhood Settings (Article)
• Every Color on the Canvas: Using Art to Explore Preschoolers’ Understanding of Differences (NAEYC Webpage)
• Cultural Competency in Early Care and Education Classrooms

A child who spoke Spanish image was used to promote and learn body parts both in English and Spanish.

Culturally Responsive Teaching and Anti-Biased Teaching

• Teaching for Change anti-bias education book suggestions and articles
• Valuing Diversity: Developing a Deeper Understanding of All Young Children’s Behavior (NAEYC Webpage)

Differentiation

• Individualized Instruction vs. Differentiated Instruction
• Six Strategies for 21st Century Early Childhood Teachers
• Teacher Forum on Differentiation

Dual Language Learners

• Storybook Reading for Young Dual Language Learners (Article)
• Strategies for Supporting All Dual Language Learners (Article)
• Colorin Colorado, Bilingual site for educators and families with suggested activities to do with children
• Center for Early Care and Education Research – Dual Language Learners (FPG Research Articles)
• The Importance Home Language (Series)

Inclusive Practices

• Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs (Policy Statement)
• She is our little sister”: Reflections about inclusion (Article)
• “What About People Like Me?” Teaching Preschoolers About Segregation and “Peace Heroes (Article)
• Every Child Belongs: Welcoming a Child with a Disability (Article)
• DEC Recommended Practices (Modules)
• Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Preschools (Podcast)

Individualization

• Individualizing Instruction in Preschool Classrooms (Article)
• Highly Individualized Teaching and Learning (ECLKC Series)
• Individualizing Instruction: Resources for Early Learning (Module)
• ​Focus on Individualizing Instruction – Technical Assistance and Training System (Website)