By making sure we include diversity in reading and play, children’s implicit biases decrease. This is a small but meaningful step in raising children that are inclusive, respectful, kind, and will become allies!
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Wonder Crew Superhero Buddy - Marco
This collection of ‘wonder crew’ toys includes a group of diverse superheroes! For other characters besides Marco, search ‘wonder crew superhero buddy’ on Amazon.
Crayola Multicultural Markers
Most marker sets don’t have a variety of colors to be used for people - this covers it all!
Multicultural Construction Paper
As with many art supplies, construction paper often doesn’t give such a range of colors for people’s skin. This paper is great for making cut outs of people/‘paper dolls’.
World People Set - LEGO DUPLO
My kids (1, 3, and 5 years old) all love DUPLO blocks! Most figures that come are white and ‘boys’. This set gives more diversity!
Children of The World Floor Puzzle
Puzzles are a hit at our house! This fun activity can help start conversations about how people look, dress, and talk differently.
Learning Resources Stir Fry Set
This would be an excellent addition to a play kitchen! They also have other sets to help show how different cultures and places prepare and eat their food.
Basket of Babies
These soft dolls are adorable, and show a wide range of skin color! Good for any age.
Even Superheroes Have Bad Days
This is one of our favorite books. The superheroes include diversity of race and gender! Bonus: it also teaches how to manage emotions in a ‘cool’ way.
Ada Twist, Scientist
This story follows a little girl with lots of questions! Check out other books by this author too, all with a STEM focus.
When God Made Light
The art in this book is lovely and the prose is, as well. Light appears in each child - and ALL children - which changes the world.
*Book is written by a Christian author and has faith/God based themes
When God Made You
This book affirms children that they all have special gifts, traits, and talents - and they are deeply loved.
Drum City
In our musical household, this is a favorite! The characters are diverse and unify as they play music through the city - and it is a blast to read.
Little Leaders
Forty Black women and their stories are shared including abolitionists, pilots, politicians, chemists, and more.
This Is How We Do It
This book guides children through the lives of others around the world, letting them learn that other kids’ lives may look very different than their own!
Let the Children March
This book shares the story of the Birmingham Children’s Crusade in 1963 during the Civil Rights’ Movement.
Everything & Everywhere
Kids will learn what makes different places around the world unique, including important and interesting cultural differences.
harvesting hope
The story of civil rights leader Cesar Chavez will help children understand why protests happen, and what they can do.
One Big Heart
This book shares how all of us have differences - skin, bodies, hair, personalities - but also have many similarities that unify us.
All Are Welcome
Kids go through their school day, where everyone is welcome, and students learn and grow from each other.
Ming Goes to School
This book tells the story of starting school, focused on a little girl named Ming. Darling illustrations!
A Piece of Home
This story chronicles the journey of a boy named Hee Jun who immigrates with his family from Korea to West Virginia.
