Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

4 years & up. Immerse children in Indian cultural traditions and experiences with this bright and inclusive book set - Explore Your World: Indian Culture Books. Children will love riding through a bustling city on a tuk tuk taxi, making a rakhi bracelet with their siblings, learning to embrace themselves for who they are, and celebrating Holi, the vibrant festival of colors, as they're transported to India through the beautiful illustrations, engaging characters, and diverse stories found in… More »

4 years & up. Educate, empower, and inspire with the Love is in the Hair book set. Dedicated to celebrating the beauty and heritage of Black hair, this book set showcases the relationships, experiences, and routines Black and Brown children find through their hair care. From a young boy visiting a barbershop for a fresh cut and a mother and daughter bonding over the nightly ritual of detangling hair, to a girl searching for her bedtime bonnet with her family and a father and daughter finding… More »

4 years & up. Educate and inspire with this culturally relevant book set dedicated to celebrating Black History! Children and their families will find heroes and role models within these stories that uplift and amplify Black excellence, voices, and achievements. From Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to Mae Jemison, the historical figures showcased in these diverse stories will inspire children to never give up on their dreams no matter what obstacles may be in their way. Hardcover and paperback mix. Set of 4.

Celebrate diversity in your classroom with this high quality Diverse Smiling Faces From Around the World Posters set. This 12 piece poster set is great for highlighting the unique clothes or settings of people across ages and cultures from around the world. Use these posters in your classroom for a lesson on diversity and inclusion. Have children discuss the cultures they are familiar with and introduce them to ones they are not familiar with.

2 years & up. Encourage dramatic play and introduce new foods with this Life-Size Pretend Play International Food Collection - Italy Inspired. Food is a wonderful way to bring people together and introduce new cultures. Help bring diversity to the meal time discussion in your home and in the classroom with this realistic looking pretend play food set. These sets feature a variety of popular foods that are colorfully captivating and life-size for an extra real-life feel. Children will have fun… More »

4 years & up. Explore tasty traditions from all around the world through this engaging and inclusive book set. From diverse breakfasts and teatime, to Chinese and Native American cooking traditions, children will love learning all about global food customs! You can even bring the multicultural lessons in these books to life in your home or classroom by encouraging children to create their own tasty treats using the recipes found in these books. Set of 4. Hardback.

4 years & up. Love comes in many different forms-so do families! Show children that love, not who you are or how your family looks, is what makes a family a family with the inclusive All Families Are Special Books. Perfect for exploring all the unique ways a family can be made, this book set helps teachers and parents build nurturing and supportive environments for children where they feel safe, comfortable, and affirmed in their family backgrounds. From adoptive and single-parent families,… More »

4 years & up. This collection of books will boost children's self-esteem by encouraging them to do activities they enjoy rather than activities they think they are supposed to do. Each story shows children doing non-traditional gender role activities such as girls going on a nature adventure, boys painting their nails and girls being a pirate. Partial proceeds from one of the books go to accelerating LGBTQ acceptance. Set of 4. Hardcover.

18 months & up. Children will learn about diversity with this board book set. They will learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and other children of the world. Set of four books.

4 years & up. Help children understand their value and worth no matter who they are! Each book in this inclusive set shows children that who they are is perfect no matter the color of their skin, what they wear, or their religion. These inspiring stories will encourage children to see the best in other people and be empowered by the uniqueness in others and themselves. Hardcover. Set of 4.

3 years & up. Introduce your children to international music with these exciting instruments. This set of natural wooden instruments create beautiful Latin American sounds and rhythms. The Jr. Latin American Rhythm Instruments Kit is great for promoting fine motor skills, dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and music and rhythm learning. Have children follow along to the rhythms of the instructional DVD or freestyle their own unique song. For extra learning give a brief lesson on the history of… More »

4 years & up. Even children have obstacles to overcome and this book set is actually honest, light, and direct. With issues ranging from asthma, diabetes, autism, Down's syndrome, handicapped, blind and poor eyesight. Each book has a desire for all children to learn and play, and to be accepted for themselves as other children are.

Elevating Equity requires educators to be mindful of how to include children, families, and colleagues in all parts of early childhood programming. Elevating equity is all about creating systems that celebrate everyone! Sounds great-but how do you do it? Elevating Equity: Advice for Navigating Challenging Conversations in Early Childhood Programs takes a positive approach by embracing differences and meeting readers where they are. Get nonjudgmental, practical advice from an experienced trainer… More »

Over 40 activities that focus on controlling teasing and bullying with friendship, community, and expressing feelings. Use these activities, the classroom environment, and family involvement to create a climate of mutual respect in the classroom. 128 pages.

2 years & up. Introduce your children to international cuisine with this wonderful set. These international foods are a great addition to any dramatic play center. Use this set in a lesson about diversity and inclusion. Teach children about the cultures these foods originate from and where they can be found around the world. Each food block has silk-screened retro illustrations on the hardwood. This set includes salsa, tortilla chips, fettuccini, matzo, stir-fry vegetables, swiss cheese, brown… More »

3 years & up. Introduce this wonderful Celebrate Diversity Around the World Classroom Reading Books set to your classroom read alongs. With your children, explore the ways we are alike and different by exploring family identities, values and responsibilities. This set of books encourages diversity and inclusion, empathy, literacy, and early vocabulary. Hardback/paperback combination. Set of 8.

Every day, 250 children are suspended from school. Many are children of color, deprived of opportunities to experience learning at the same rate and quality as white children. Many families don't feel heard or respected in their child's schools. Don't Look Away: Embracing Anti-Bias Classrooms leads early childhood professionals to explore and address issues of bias, equity, low expectations, and family engagement to ensure culturally responsive experiences. Importantly, this book will challenge… More »

3 years & up. Add an element of culture to your classroom's dramatic play or cozy area with this Japanese Pillow.

3 years & up. The Crayola® Colors of the World colored pencils were created with 24 unique shades to represent people from all over the globe. These colored pencils allow children to create themselves, family and friends exactly as they see them. Set of 4. 24 colors per box.

Take a break from counting with this calming set of Putumayo Kids Dreamland CD Collection for Naptime and Relaxation. This soothing collection of melodic, instrumentals tunes and lullabies is the perfect sound for winding down the day. These tranquil tunes from around the world aid in getting to sleep faster. These CDs include some familiar tunes and new ones creating a calm ambiance. Available individually or in a set of 4.

This helpful teacher resource will guide you through creating an equitable environment for children ages 3 - 5. This book features a variety of topics that will help support conversations about identity, bias and preschool environment. Paperback. 160 pages.

3 years & up. Ideal for classrooms, this economical set combines 7 diverse titles for a range of cultural classroom experiences. Paperback. Set of 7 books.

3 years & up. A multicultural musical journey begins with easy-to play rhythm instruments -- handmade by artisans in Africa, South America, and the South Pacific. The instruments were chosen for their distinct sound that help create interesting music and encourage listening and playing together. Includes caxixi shaker, fire-burned gourd drum and gourd shaker, paddle drum, egg shaker, bamboo scraper, pair of wood claves, frog rasp and sturdy canvas bag. Due to availability, instruments may vary.

3 years & up. Includes: 3 jingle sticks, 2 pairs tap-tap blocks, 2 pairs of sand blocks, 2 frame drums, 6 pairs of rhythm sticks, 1 cymbal, 4 wrist bells, 1 triangle, 2 crow sounders, 2 pairs of maracas and instructional DVD. Please note: If an instrument becomes unavailable, a suitable substitute may be found as a replacement to complete the set.