Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

2 - 6 years. My XL World provides playful learning experiences that teach preschool children about the world around them through role-play, fun building activities and idea sharing. This LEGO® learning set also develops children's confidence and essential social skills, such as collaboration, communication and understanding roles and responsibilities. Real-World Role-Play Working in groups of 2-10, children use the colorful collection of 480 LEGO® DUPLO® bricks, figures, wheel bases,… More »

Best-selling, award-winning authors Pam Schiller and Clarissa Willis have teamed up to create this collection of 100 literacy lessons, designed to introduce children ages 3-6 to a variety of literacy concepts and build important literacy skills. Each of these simple, fun lessons offers adaptations for children with special needs, including: visual and hearing impairments, cognitive challenges, motor delays, speech/language delays, and emotional/behavior issues. The first page of each two-page lesson… More »

In this resource book teachers will be able to evaluate bias within the classroom, learn how to have navigate different conversations with children and their families, and learn how to implement new policies to create a fair and equal environment. This book will help teachers, new and experienced, commit to making their classroom a more inclusive place for all children. Teachers will also be able to strengthen their teaching strategies, expand their curriculum and evaluate their classroom environment… More »

Connecting with dual language learners (DLLs) is a growing reality among early childhood educators, who need to learn practical, proven strategies to reach these students. Grounded in research and strengthened by the author's personal experience as a student learning English, Connecting Right from the Start helps teachers understand the culturally and linguistically diverse children in their classroom, as well as those with disabilities. Some of the skills teachers will learn: ways to make DLLs… More »

3 years & up. Each book in the set represents a variety of formats from popular fictional stories to informative, content specific books that develop language, vocabulary and comprehension skills. Perfect for providing read aloud experiences to children whose native language is Spanish.Includes best practices guide for instructional support. Note: Each book in this set was selected to enhance the lessons provide in both Nemours® Reading BrightStart! programs. The set can also be used in any classroom.

3 years & up. A collection of 12 vinyl career figures doing everyday jobs around the community Included in this set are: a police officer on a mobile device, a farmer, an ice cream server, a photographer, a gardener, a tennis player, a referee, a park ranger, military personnel, recycle worker, a veterinarian, and a construction worker. Tallest figure is 6.25"H. Set of 12.

3 years & up. Eric Carle is a beloved author of children's picture books and known for his enormously popular stories. Children can read along and enjoy these fun stories in English and Spanish. Titles include "From Head to Toe", "Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother Too?", "The Very Busy Spider", "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?", "The Grouchy Ladybug", and "The Very Hungry Caterpillar". Books are available in English or Spanish versions.

"Teaching Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder" is a straightforward, easy-to-understand guide to working with children who have autism. It explains the major characteristics associated with autism and helps teachers understand the ways children with autism relate to the world. Each chapter offers specific strategies for teachers to use, including setting up a proactive preschool environment, helping children learn life skills, managing behavior, helping children with autism communicate,… More »

Mary Jalongo, PhD, offers 65 strategies to support literacy learning with children from preschool through the third grade. With specific suggestions for ELL students, Jalongo includes recommendations for hundreds of great children's books, websites, and apps to make teaching easier. Each strategy is designed to be simple to use with all of the children in your classroom-from the not-yet-readers to the fluent readers-and each strategy is tied to the Common Core State Standards for kindergarten through… More »

2 years & up. Add even more glam to arts and crafts with this Preschool Arts and Crafts Paper Assortment Pack. This great pack of papers is perfect for all arts and crafts projects including paper mache, collage, origami, and more! Encourage children to choose their favorite patterned paper and start crafting! This pack promotes creativity, color recognition, and imagination. Includes 2.25 pounds of paper with 176 sheets total. Sheets measure 8.5" x 11".

In the United States, the number of children who come from homes where they speak languages other than English is rising. Despite the common misperception that dual language learners are slower learners or have special needs, research shows that they have better executive function and cognitive skills. Their brains are doing double duty! "Strength in Diversity: A Positive Approach to Teaching Dual Language Learners in Early Childhood" offers teachers context, practical advice, and strategies… More »

3 years & up. Clifford and Emily Elizabeth are celebrating their first Hanukkah. They love hearing the story of Hanukkah, eating "latkes" (fried potato pancakes) and "sufganiyot" (fried jelly donuts), and playing dreidel. 32 pages.

Challenging behaviors can derail an early childhood classroom, and punishment and exclusion aren't the answer. Young children need support and instruction to help them learn how to cooperate, listen, share, interact positively with their peers and with adults. Where to start? Effective Discipline Policies will be your go-to resource. Craft a developmentally appropriate, consistent, effective behavioral guidance policy. Create a system that supports young children's social-emotional competence. Provide… More »

Captivating collection of classic and contemporary Cuban songs. Cuba is an island country in the Caribbean Sea located about 90 miles from Florida. Cuba is known for many things, including its historical buildings, antique cars and most of all, its music!

Emphasizing essential interpersonal skills that should be developed in early childhood, this guide offers a holistic approach to developing classroom communities in which each child feels recognized, appreciated, and able to contribute. Taking into account a teacher's goals, values, strengths, and weaknesses, guidance is offered for adjusting and planning for developmentally appropriate expectations, classroom organization, and communication with families. Filled with concrete examples and effective… More »

3 years & up. Children will start building the cultural bridge of understanding when introduced to a second language and get a glimpse of another culture. This set of 8 books range from visiting a Mexican market, counting in Spanish, sharing similar holidays, to walking on the beach. An English translation is provided alongside the Spanish text. Paperback.

3 years & up. Incorporate music into your child's learning with this exciting Cajon Inspired Rhythm Drum Box for Music and Rhythm Learning. This instrument promotes fine motor skills, rhythm learning, sensory learning, and hand-eye coordination. Children will love using their hands to make wonderful music. Encourage children to follow along to a specific rhythm or create their own unique beats.

Many Languages, One Classroom applies the latest information about best practices to all aspects of a preschool program. Designed to fit any preschool curriculum, this book addresses state standards and benchmarks of standard quality programming. Organized by interest areas and times of the day, you'll find everything you need to help English language learners during dramatic play, outdoor play, reading, science, blocks, and circle time. Each chapter is broken down into several sections: the environment,… More »

There are no words to describe how families feel when they learn that a child they love has been diagnosed with autism. This book was written for those families. It explains autism in simple terms, discusses the major characteristics associated with autism, and offers simple strategies for helping children with autism function in their homes, at school, and in the community. My Child Has Autism provides strategies for families to help their child learn to be independent, build social skills, and… More »

4 years & up. Love comes in many shapes, sizes, and forms - so do families! Explore all the ways families and individuals can be unique with the Free to Be Me Book Set. This inclusive book set helps teachers build nurturing environments for all children where they feel comfortable exploring their feelings, learning about diverse forms of love and identity, and, most importantly, respecting the ways we're all one-of-a-kind! Hardcover/ board book combination.

Based on census and population data, it is likely that one or more gender-expansive or LGBTQIA+ child is enrolled in every early education program in the country. Guidance for Supporting Gender Diversity in Early Childhood Education is a starting point--a primer--for early educators who are interested in learning more about working with and supporting young gender-diverse children and their families. With a focus on understanding children's gender development, this groundbreaking guide reflects… More »

Written by Carol Stock Kranowitz, The Out-Of-Sync Child was the first of its kind to explain SPD - Sensory Processing Disorder - and provide parents a drug-free alternative in helping their children grow and adjust in the world. This is the revised addition, offering new sections on hearing and vision, and how this disorder often appears alongside other conditions.

2 years & up. The diversity fastening doll offers children many ways to practice fine motor skills. Through zippers, buttons, snaps, buckles, and shoe laces, children will learn to undress and dress themselves. This doll will also assist students in developing respect for diversity of genders and races. This doll can also help users learn about their community and others around the world. Machine washable. Clothing styles may vary.

2 - 6 years. LEGO® Education People lets preschoolers explore the many different roles and responsibilities that people have within families, communities and cultures. This 44-piece set includes 26 LEGO® DUPLO® figures, ranging from family members, like children, parents and grandparents, to occupations, such as doctor, police officer, chef and teacher. Accessory elements, like a camera, hairbrush, guitar, suitcase and a wheelchair, encourage children to role-play people-based scenarios… More »