Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

2 years & up. These puppets are a great way for children of all ages to learn about diversity through interaction and play. This set of eight puppets represents four multicultural groups of children with aspects of their culture represented in their clothing designs. Use these puppets in the classroom for a fun lesson about diversity and inclusion. For further learning, discuss the cultures these puppets represent and the history of their clothing. Puppets measure 12" long and are 10"… More »

2 years & up. Come join the fun as you learn with the Kaplan Kids. Add excitement to circle time, storytelling, language lessons and more. Our adorable puppets have their own personalities plus they include diversity and inclusion. Each puppet is 14" long with a working mouth, and movable arms and legs. They have permanently stitched features and are made of soft plush durable polyester that is easy to clean and maintain.

Who is ready for an international adventure? The China Cultural Carpet transforms a part of your classroom into a colorful, welcoming space with warm, detailed icons celebrating Chinese New Year. The cheerful illustrations and patterns encourage free play and thoughtful exploration of multicultural lessons and stories. Crafted from 100% stain-resistant nylon with non-skid backing, the carpet is treated to guard against odor, mildew, mold, stains, and static shock. Class I Flammability Rating and… More »

Who is ready for an international adventure? The Mexico Cultural Carpet transforms a part of your classroom into a colorful, welcoming space with cultural icons of Mexican culture on a vivid Maya blue background. The bright illustrations and patterns encourage free play and thoughtful exploration of multicultural lessons and stories. Crafted from 100% stain-resistant nylon with non-skid backing, the carpet is treated to guard against odor, mildew, mold, stains, and static shock. Class I Flammability… More »

Who is ready for an international adventure? The Africa Cultural Carpet transforms a part of your classroom into a colorful, welcoming space with vivid animal motifs and patterns from local fabrics. The bold illustrations and patterns encourage free play and thoughtful exploration of multicultural lessons and stories. Crafted from 100% stain-resistant nylon with non-skid backing, the carpet is treated to guard against odor, mildew, mold, stains, and static shock. Class I Flammability Rating and… More »

Who is ready for an international adventure? The India Cultural Carpet transforms a part of your classroom into a colorful, welcoming space with the rich, inviting patterns found in Indian mosaics. The detailed illustrations and patterns encourage free play and thoughtful exploration of multicultural lessons and stories. Crafted from 100% stain-resistant nylon with non-skid backing, the carpet is treated to guard against odor, mildew, mold, stains, and static shock. Class I Flammability Rating and… More »

12 months & up. Excellent for creative role-play, career, and cultural awareness activities. These 8 puppets have appropriate outfits which illustrate different occupations. Set includes: doctor, chef, fireman, postal worker, construction worker, farmer, veterinarian, and policeman.

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.

3 years & up. This beautifully made set of musical instruments invites children to explore other cultures using music, sounds, textures and rhythm. Includes 4 den den drums, 2 wooden fiddle sticks, a piccolo block with mallet, confetti bells, bell jingle, 3 way scraper, and more. Instruments stored in a colorful fabric bag.

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.