Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

12 months & up. Introduce new books to classroom read alongs with this exciting set of Diversity and Inclusion Board Books. Children will love learning about the value of diversity as they see people who are the same and different from them. These books feature high quality images and wonderful illustration of children across different backgrounds. Each board book contains thick pages that are easy for smaller hands to turn.

12 months & up. Celebrate diversity with this wonderful set of Children From Around the World Wooden Block Play Figures. This sturdy set showcases children across the globe in traditional and non-traditional dress. These blocks promote block play, fine motor skills, dramatic play, and exploration. Use this set of 17 figures in an interactive lesson about diversity and inclusion. Figures are approximately 2.75"H.

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 »

Birth & up. Introduce children to different foods throughout the world with these 5 board books. Great for the dramatic play area. Each book focuses on dishes from different countries including, Japan, China, Mexico, Israel, and American soul food.

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.

6 months & up. Provide a more inclusive learning experience with these Early Concepts Bilingual Board Books. This bilingual book set offers an opportunity to boost literacy and language development with students proficient in either language. Each book is written with Spanish and English appearing side-by-side on the pages. Encourage your children to ask questions about the vocabulary words they're unfamiliar with. The books contain thick pages that are easy for smaller hands to turn. Teaching… More »

12 months & up. Explore the five senses with this wonderful My Five Senses Bilingual Board Books for Young Readers. This bilingual board book set features easy to comprehend words with unique illustrations. This set of books promotes language development, literacy, and early vocabulary. Includes What Do I Hear, See, Feel, Taste, and Smell. Set of 5 board books. Encourage your children to answer the sensory questions as they read the books.

12 months & up. Each book is illustrated with realistic and comforting photographs. Children from various families, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds experience friends in their many wonderful forms. The simple text and engaging photos invite and encourage discussion between adult and child as they have fun exploring the images together.

Birth & Up. Encourage curiosity and multilingual exploration of nature with the Words of the World board book set. Explore animals, birds and plants in seven different languages including; English, Spanish, French, Hindi, Chinese (Mandarin), and Arabic, as well as the language of universal friendship, Esperanto. The Words of the World board book series encourages multilingual exploration and curiosity about our world among young readers. Each book promotes language learning through playful and… More »

Because their vocabularies haven't yet caught up with their thoughts and emotions, young children often struggle to communicate. Sign language can help them express themselves effectively to adults and peers--without the emotional outbursts caused by frustration! This book features the latest research to equip educators and caregivers with the tools and resources to teach young learners how to effectively communicate. Paperback. 208 pages.

12 months & up. Developing language skills is a delight with this bilingual set. These books include colorful photos of images familiar to young learners. Set of 6 board books.

12 months & up. Explore the lives of babies from around the world as you teach children about other cultures. Vibrant colors and fun illustrations make these books a delight.

12 months & up. Provide a more inclusive learning experience with these Toddler Basics Bilingual Board Books. This bilingual book set offers an opportunity to boost literacy and language development with students proficient in either language. Each book is written with Spanish and English appearing side-by-side on the pages. Encourage your children to ask questions about the vocabulary words they're unfamiliar with. The books contain thick pages that are easy for smaller hands to turn. Set of 6.

Over 450 rhymes, songs, stories, and fingerplays with Spanish and English on each page to help build vocabulary and language skills. Organized by theme. 384 pages.

12 months & up. Bright, colorful, captivating books for toddlers designed especially for dual language learning in English and Spanish. Children will discover the joy and excitement of learning two languages.

Describes practical ways to adjust centers and classroom routines for children with special needs. Suggestions enable all children to learn by keeping them involved in developmentally appropriate routines and center based activities. Each chapter focuses on either a learning center, such as art or science, or a time of the day, such as snack time or dismissal, with particular attention to the needs of children who are developmentally delayed, orthopedically impaired, have autism/Pervasive Development… More »

The Power of Presence: A Guide to Mindfulness Practices in Early Childhood offers insight and information to help you transform your teaching by learning how to pause, notice your surroundings, and simply be. Learn ways to spark joy, elevate well-being, and promote a deeper sense of inquiry, both personally and with others-young and old. Learn ways to consciously plant seeds of mindfulness at home, in the classroom, and around the world. Paperback. 112 pages.

Young children with special needs often face physical, emotional, or social barriers to deep engagement with the natural world. These challenges need not prevent them from enjoying the many benefits nature has to offer. Nature is a necessity. Research tells us that we are happier, healthier, more socially engaged, and more creative when it is part of our daily lives. These benefits apply to people of all ages and abilities. In this inspiring book, Dr. Ruth Wilson explores the great potential of… 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 »

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 »

It matters that children develop, through teacher guidance, the social-emotional skills they need to succeed in and participate in life. This comprehensive resource outlines how guidance fosters the five democratic life skills. 176 pages.