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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Parent Toolkit


​"It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength."

-Maya Angelou, American poet and activist

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Talking to Kids About Race & Racism

They're Not Too Young to Talk About Race
Teaching Young Children about Race - Teaching for Change
Anti-Racism Books for Kids
Children Are Not Colorblind: How Young Children Learn Race
Biased Babies? Start Early to Educate about Diversity — Doing Good Together™
Teaching Young Children about Race
My Hand Print (PDF)
Webinars How Kids Learn About Race
It’s Never Too Early to Talk About Race
5 Tips: The Preschool Years
How To Raise Race Conscious Children
Talking To Kids About Race

Diverse Book Resources for Kids

28 MORE Black Picture Books That Aren’t About Boycotts, Buses or Basketball (Vol. 3)
13 recommended reads to diversify your kids' bookshelves
We Need Diverse Books Resources
Social Justice Books
Books — The Conscious Kid
Multicultural Children's Books - Lists
Racially Affirming Books for Black Children
Bestselling and Classic African American Books
30 books to help you talk to your kids about racism

Podcasts

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TED Talks and YouTube Videos

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Articles

How to Diversify Your Toy Box
How to Look for Diversity and Anti-Racism in a Daycare or Preschool
What white parents get wrong about raising antiracist kids — and how to get it right.

Resources

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Melani Dawson-Lear is a Paddington Station teacher and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Ambassador for the 2020-2021 school year. She has spearheaded the DEI efforts of Paddington Station by implementing education for both teachers and parents around Anti-Bias Education, created a DEI faculty and staff book club, worked directly with the Paddington Parent Association Parent Education Committee to moderate a DEI event for parents, and brought in speakers who focus on building a more diverse and inclusive community in for faculty and staff development. 

For comments, questions or for more information on how to get involved, please contact Mel.

Paddington Station Preschool is a welcoming and inclusive community that
partners with families to celebrate childhood, embrace learning through
​play, and prepare individuals to joyfully explore the wonders of the world.

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  • Home
    • Greeting from Head of School
    • Strategic Plan
    • Inclusivity
    • Annual Giving
    • Annual Report 2019-2020
    • Blog
    • History >
      • Colorado State Historic Designation
    • Giving
    • Kind Words
    • In the News
  • Why Play?
    • Curriculum
    • 1,000 Books by Kindergarten
    • Great Books for Children
    • Play-Based Articles
  • Outdoor Classroom
  • Admissions
    • Class Offerings
    • Tuition & Fees
    • Financial Assistance
    • Summer Camp
    • Inquire
  • Our Team
    • Meet Our Teachers
    • Meet Our Administrators
    • Meet Our Staff
    • Meet Our Board
    • Meet Our PPA
    • Professional Development
    • Career Opportunities
  • Current Families
    • Important Forms
    • All Aboard!
    • Handbook & Directory
    • Calendar
    • Classroom Sites
    • Paddington Covid Dashboard
    • Gift Giving at Paddington
  • Contact