Using Books to Help Build Inclusive Classrooms

URL: https://www.easternct.edu/center-for-early-childhood-education/equity/using-childrens-books-to-build-inclusive-classrooms.html

This video won the 2023 Telly Award.

All children should feel welcome in early childhood classrooms. In this video, Dr. Theresa Bouley describes how teachers can carefully select a variety of children’s books to ensure that books in the classroom represent a variety of cultures and family structures. She also explains how engaging children in rich pre- and post-reading discussions can foster an appreciation of diverse perspectives and help create inclusive classrooms. The web page includes discussion and reflection questions and related videos:

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