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 »

3 years & up. These anatomically-correct dolls raise awareness of diversity and inclusion with differing types of people, specifically Down syndrome. The legs, arms, and head move to allow for realistic movements. Promote values of acceptance, equality, and integration within your learning center. Clothing pieces offer different means of dressing, featuring buttons, slip-ons, and Velcro®. Foster movement and body intelligence through the mastering of the clothing pieces. Through play with… More »

3 years & up. Soft and pliable, never sticky, this dough is easy to mold, stamp, and roll. Comes in a set of 6 - 1 lb. tubs in six skin tone colors. Create just the right color by mixing different colors together. Stores in a tub with a tight plastic lid. Keep dough covered when not in use. Dough mat not included.

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.

3 - 5 years. Encourage independence by allowing children to practice dressing skills in the dramatic play center with these soft and authentic dress-up garments that feature pullover tunics and hook-and-loop closures. You can enhance the dramatic play experience and celebrate diversity with students by adding books, food, music, and props that share the history of each culture. These machine-washable garments are 100% polyester, with the exception of the Indian and Russian costumes, which are 10% cotton/90% polyester.

3 years & up. Playing with the game blocks to build different kinds of families will encourage natural questions and discussions. The blocks promote awareness and facilitates the knowledge of the different family models that exist today. Includes adult and children bodies, different skin colors, different hair colors, and different genders for children to place as many mixes of families as they can. Includes 33 pieces, 12 activity sheets, and teaching guide.

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 »

3 years & up. Encourage role play with this set that allows children to learn positive awareness and inclusive attitude towards individuals with physical challenges. Bring diversity to your child's play house with the differently abled figurines. These figures add inspiration and social awareness to playtime. Great for introducing children to different kinds of people. Learning is best accomplished with hands-on-fun and tangible experiences. Solid vinyl figures are approximately 5 inches tall. Set of 6.

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.

3 years & up. Take a trip around the world and meet friends along the way! Promote conversation about new and familiar people and places while developing decision making and problem solving strategies. Large 24-piece floor puzzle is made of extra-thick durable cardboard with wipe-clean surfaces. Measures 24" x 36" in size.

2 years & up. Which one are you? These charming, tactile Little People Like Me have been designed to represent different skin tones, helping children identify with the figures and see themselves in play. Their minimal features and neutral expressions allow children to attribute any emotion to them making imaginative play and storytelling completely open-ended. Made from a durable stone mix and easily washable, they are perfect companions for all sorts of adventures, both inside and outdoors.… More »

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 »

3 years & up. These wonderful Multicultural Stamp Pads to Stamp and Print Realistic Skin Tones are a great tool for self portrait projects. Children will love creating diverse figures for their art projects. These stamp pads help promote creativity, art learning, and crafting. This jumbo stamp pad set is complete with 4 different skin tone colors.

3 years & up. Discover a fun-filled world of active play in this collage of up-close images of children engaged in a healthy lifestyle. Complete the puzzle to see children climbing, cooking, blowing bubbles and so much more! This large 24-piece real photo puzzle is made of extra-thick durable cardboard with a wipe-clean surface. Puzzle insert included. Measures 24" x 36".

2 years & up. Pleasantly plump diapered baby dolls have moveable arms, legs, and a head that turns. Each chubby doll is dressed in a washable, pull-on diaper. Children can take these washable dolls to the pool or in the bath. Babies are 10" tall. Please note: dolls each have their own unique eye colors and facial expressions and doll received may differ from the doll shown.

2 years & up. This set of 42 high-quality wooden figurines include community workers, athletes, and people of varying ages, cultures, and abilities. Promote block play, dramatic play, and fine motor skills when you add these wonderful friends to your classroom. Encourage children to point our figures that are familiar to them. Use these wooden family and community people to teach a fun lesson about careers, families, diversity, and inclusion. The figures measure approximately 2.25" to 3" high.