Diversity (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion)
Diversity (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion)
- Advancing Equity in Early Childhood Education (NAEYC Position Statement)
- 3 ways to Celebrate Diversity in Preschool Classrooms
- 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
- 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)
- “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)