The article I read was about the word gap we see in wealthy families and poor families. By the age of three, there is a 30 million word gap between the wealthy and poor children. Research shows that children on welfare hear 616 words per hour. An average working family child hears 1,251 words per hour. A child from a professional family hears 2,153 words per hour. When the research breaks it down like that, it is truly amazing as to what are young children are actually hearing on a daily basis.
"Diversity in Early Care and Education: Honoring Differences" was the book found that could be of value for early educators. It discusses accepting students or families culture and how to get parents involved. The book also discusses the culture of special needs students and families.
NAEYC provided some useful links for what they call "Anti-Bias Educators"
Provides a bibliography of anti-bias books for young children for each chapter of Anti-Bias Education for Young Children & Ourselves. This list will be updated regularly. The website will also include short pieces and activity ideas from anti-bias educators.
An interactive database of high-quality, developmentally appropriate books specifically for infants up through 5-year-olds. This site permits you to look up books by identity group, anti-bias chapter, peace education strand, type of book, and so forth. A good place to begin.
Asia for Kids
An excellent site with lists of books, CDs, and some toys for all ages, which are searchable by country. Not all books are age appropriate, and not all meet high literary and visual art standards, but this site lists items you cannot find anywhere else.
An excellent site with lists of books, CDs, and some toys for all ages, which are searchable by country. Not all books are age appropriate, and not all meet high literary and visual art standards, but this site lists items you cannot find anywhere else.
Children’s Book Press
This press specializes in books about children who are African American, Asian, Latino, and Native American. Some are for young children, but most are for 6- to 12-year-olds. However, the artwork is so wonderful and the topics so important in all the books that it's worth checking out and adapting those for older children by “telling” simplified stories with preschoolers. Many books are bilingual in English and Spanish or English and Japanese, for example.
This press specializes in books about children who are African American, Asian, Latino, and Native American. Some are for young children, but most are for 6- to 12-year-olds. However, the artwork is so wonderful and the topics so important in all the books that it's worth checking out and adapting those for older children by “telling” simplified stories with preschoolers. Many books are bilingual in English and Spanish or English and Japanese, for example.
Cooperative Children’s Book Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison
This publisher site contains wonderful bibliographies of children’s books listed by identity categories. There are several lists of children’s books, including categories such as “Family,” “Labor,” and “Spanish/English Bilingual.” Make sure to pay attention to age appropriateness.
This publisher site contains wonderful bibliographies of children’s books listed by identity categories. There are several lists of children’s books, including categories such as “Family,” “Labor,” and “Spanish/English Bilingual.” Make sure to pay attention to age appropriateness.
Language Lizard
This site offers translations in many languages, including Middle Eastern and Asian languages, for often used books for young children.
This site offers translations in many languages, including Middle Eastern and Asian languages, for often used books for young children.
Lee & Low Books
This site contains excellent lists of books, many appropriate for children ages 5 and under. There is a strong focus on multiethnic children.
This site contains excellent lists of books, many appropriate for children ages 5 and under. There is a strong focus on multiethnic children.
Oyate
This is the best Native American site for teachers. It was developed by members of various Indian nations. They have an excellent list of books, written by American Indians, many of which are appropriate for young children. They also have a surprising list of books to avoid.
This is the best Native American site for teachers. It was developed by members of various Indian nations. They have an excellent list of books, written by American Indians, many of which are appropriate for young children. They also have a surprising list of books to avoid.
Publications, videos, and toolkits on early childhood education and school readiness, public policy, school leadership, and customized strategies for education in an inclusive, multicultural society.
Rethinking Schools
Founded by teachers, this site provides books and articles about diversity and equity work with children from preschool through high school, as well as critical analysis of changes needed in education. Focus is on elementary school and above, but much of the material is extremely useful for early childhood educators.
Founded by teachers, this site provides books and articles about diversity and equity work with children from preschool through high school, as well as critical analysis of changes needed in education. Focus is on elementary school and above, but much of the material is extremely useful for early childhood educators.
Emily - Awesome information about the different links for anti-bias educators. While I have heard about the amount of words children hear from different economic sectors it never hurts to be reminded. I believe that the information should be known in the educational, language therapy field and communities that work with young children. Thank you for the facts.
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