Why it sparks inspiration
Creating a safe and supportive program setting is essential for fostering success for children. This guide provides educators with activities and strategies to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in their program setting, helping children develop respect for differences and build lasting friendships. It includes a wide range of practical tools, such as books, activities, reflection prompts, and self-assessment, organized into weekly themes to support learning and collaboration. By using these resources, educators can cultivate a program culture that values every child and builds meaningful relationships across diverse communities.
"Respectful and healthy learning environments flourish when we model and teach respect for differences: encourage children to participate in activities with other children of the same age with different abilities, and provide opportunities for all children to contribute and celebrate their effort."
How it can inspire your practice
- Educators can use the tools in the guide to build children’s understanding of key topics, facilitate culturally relevant discussions, challenge biases, and foster inclusion.