For 35 years the Santa Fe Children’s Museum has explored the power of play and how it unites communities. Play celebrates diversity, breaks down barriers, and fosters friendships.
We’ve compiled some resources useful for understanding and talking with children about racial equity and social justice.
Social Justice Resources from Children's Community School:
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10 Tips For Teaching and Talking to Kids About Race
~Courtesy of Embrace Race
These tips are designed to help parents of all backgrouds teach and talk to their children about race early and often by lifting up age-appropriate activities that can be incorporated easily into your daily life.
Anti-Racism for Kids: Starting to Talk About Race
~Courtesy of Books for Littles
31 Children’s Books to Support Conversations on Race, Racism, and Resistance
~Courtesy of The Conscious Kid
100 Race-Conscious Things You Can Say To Your Child To Advance Racial Justice
~Courtesy of Raising Race Conscious Children
Activities that Promote Racial and Cultural Awareness
By Barbara Biles, M.Ed.
~Courtesy of NM PBS
Build Your Anti-Racist Home Library
~Courtesy of Monti Kids
Books About Racism and Social Justice
~Courtesy of Common Sense Media
It's Never Too Early: Anti-Racist Resource Guide for Parents and Children
~Courtesy of Hello Yumi
Books to Help Kids Talk About Racism
~Courtesy of What Do We Do All Day
Children's Books About Peace
~Courtesy of NM PBS
These Books Can Help You to Explain Racism and Protests to Your Kids
~Courtesy of the New York Times
Children's Books | Coretta Scott King Book Award Winners
~Courtesy of Common Sense Media
Nightly News: KIDS EDITION
Lester Holt interviews a child psychologist about how families can talk about the protests and race relations in America.
6 Things White Parents Can Do to Raise Racially Conscious Children
By Bree Ervin
Photo Source: Public House Watch
How to Talk to Your Kids about Race & Justice
~Courtesy of WBR On Point
Teaching Your Child About Black History Month
By Nefertiti Austin
Native American Stories
~Courtesy of PBS for Parents
Books About Latinos Who Made a Difference
~Courtesy of PBS for Parents
9 Books to Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
~Courtesy of PBS for Parents
Read Globally: 20 Vibrant Books That Introduce Indian Folktales, Culture, and History to Kids
By Devon A. Corneal
~Courtesy of Read Brightly
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