Teaching children at an early age to understand and celebrate differences

                  

Children are never too young to learn about diversity, acceptance and the importance of exploring our biases and fears towards others who don't resemble us. Now, especially with what is happening in our own country, is the time to have that talk. Here are some articles and booklists to get that conversation started!


https://www.nationalgeographic.com/family/in-the-news/talking-about-race/

https://www.familyeducation.com/life/empathy/6-tips-talk-your-kids-about-disabilities?slide=2#fen-gallery

https://www.poehealth.org/celebrating-differences/

https://theeverymom.com/diverse-childrens-books/

Your Kids Aren't Too Young to Talk About Race: Resource Roundup from Pretty Good

31 Children's books to support conversations on race, racism and resistance

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/05/31/how-talk-kids-racism-racial-violence-police-brutality/5288065002/

https://360.coradvantage.com/equity 

Social-emotional learning through books!!

                                   Storyline on line!

Connecting with nature during the pandemic

                                          Children and Nature Network

Deer Isle, Maine

Practicing mindfulness can help during difficult times

              

                   https://childmind.org/article/how-mindfulness-can-help-during-covid-19/

Gratitude Is Good For You

Community Resources

Puppy says, "We care a lot about our families!!  You are not alone!  Check out the resources below that offer help in so many ways....and don't forget that Mrs. Ferguson is always available to support CES families. You can email her at kferguson@cesvt.net."

If you are experiencing financial distress, homelessness, hunger, job loss, health-care related issues and other hardships that arise, please reach out to Vermont 2-1-1 by dialing 211, or visit www.unitedwaynwvt.org/vermont-211.

We're all in this together......reach out and help!