Little Learners, Big Hearts

Discover the transformative power of early conversations on racial equity and cultural awareness with Little Learners, Big Hearts. This heartwarming teacher's guide fosters empathy and equity in young minds. Grounded in heart-centered learning, it seamlessly weaves principles of hope, self-education, acknowledgment, resolution, and responsive teaching to create an empowering antiracist foundation. Start shaping compassionate futures today.Preschool and K 3 teachers and childcare providers will:Promote empathy for and understanding of backgrounds, cultures, and identities that are different from what students may be used toUse mindfulness and reflection to move past discomfort and engage in challenging conversationsEngage in an ongoing process of acknowledging and confronting biasesShape young children s learning in a way that allows them to draw their own conclusionsBe kind, caring, and meaningful forces in the lives of all students and their familiesContents:IntroductionChapter 1: Racism and Antiracism The HEART+ of the MatterChapter 2: Early Childhood as a Foundational TimeChapter 3: Bias in Early ChildhoodChapter 4: Families and AntiracismChapter 5: Antiracist School CultureChapter 6: Bias-Related Teasing, Peer Aggression, and Bullying in Early ChildhoodChapter 7: A Rhythm to a Rhyme Challenging Stories, Literature, and CurriculaChapter 8: Promoting Heart, Curiosity, and Self-DeterminationEpilogue: A More Just and Inclusive WorldAppendix: Our StoriesReferences and ResourcesIndex