Diversity

18 months & up. This ten-piece set of friends and family represents multiple cultures, ages, and genders. There are even two different pets! These easy to grip pieces are great for promoting dramatic play and fine motor skills. Children can role-play people in their family, circle of friends, neighborhood, and more! Use these figures in brightly colored clothes in a lesson about diversity and inclusion. The Tallest figure is 5" tall. Blocks not included.

18 months & up. Children can engage in a historic cultural journey while playing with the eight Around the World Dolls. These 5" figures represent four males and four females dressed in traditional clothing from seven various cultures distinctly represented in this set of dolls. These dolls are great for storytelling and will help children introduce diversity to pretend play by exploring a different culture.

18 months & up. This set of five multicultural vests offers a collection of patterns and materials from around the world. Around the age of two, children begin to notice differences such as gender and hair color. This is an opportune time to share examples of diversity in an effort to teach children to respect, accept, and celebrate diversity. Acceptance of these differences helps children realize we are all humans despite what we wear, how we talk, and our physical traits.

Take a cultural journey around the world! This cohesive collection is a well-rounded way to learn about the world with upbeat music and calm, soothing music that will spark cultural curiosity in young learners. Some titles are sold individually. The set of 4 includes: Latin Playground, African Playground, World Playground, and Yoga Dreamland. Each CD focuses on a unique topic and will delight both children and adults.

Birth & up. Celebrate diversity with these huggable fabric dolls. Sweet, sleeping faces make them fast friends! Each doll possesses baby safe embroidered features. Two dolls wear ruffled bonnets while two others wear nightcaps. Their plush exterior makes them soft, snuggly friends for your young children. Each doll is machine washable. Each measures 10"H. Meets ASTM, CPSIA requirements.

18 months & up. These chunky figures were designed for small hands and allow for easy gripping during play. This charming family set will have young children engaged in meaningful dramatic play either independently or with friends. Each family includes an adult male and female and a male and female child. Father measures 5.75"H and child 4"H.

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.

2 years & up. Make friends with children from around the world, mixing and matching the chunky puzzle pieces to make many different combinations. Each friend is dressed in clothing that recognizes a different culture -- China, India, Native American, Africa, Mexico, and the USA. Each 3-piece child measures 6"H x 3"W. Set of 6 puzzles.

12 months & up. Set of 26 wooden people blocks with realistic images representing different ethnicities, ages, abilities and genders. A fantastic toy for pretend play and role-playing, as well as opening up conversations about diversity, equality and belonging. The images are printed using non-toxic heat transfer technology and sealed with a clear matt varnish to ensure they last for years to come. Great addition to block play centers. Pieces range from 2.5" to 3.5" in height.

18 months & up. This set of five friends represents various abilities, ethnicities, and genders illustrating that everyone is unique and special in their own way. These friends make the perfect addition to any dollhouse and are able to teach so many about different types of people. Figures measure 5" tall. Blocks not included.

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 »