Discover the transformative power of early conversations on racial equity and cultural awareness with Little Learners, Big Hearts. This heartwarming teacher's guide fosters empathy and equity in young minds. Grounded in heart-centered learning, it seamlessly weaves principles of hope, self-education, acknowledgment, resolution, and responsive teaching to create an empowering antiracist foundation. Start shaping compassionate futures today.

Preschool and K–3 teachers and childcare providers will:

Promote empathy for and understanding of backgrounds, cultures, and identities that are different from what students may be used to
Use mindfulness and reflection to move past discomfort and engage in challenging conversations
Engage in an ongoing process of acknowledging and confronting biases
Shape young children's learning in a way that allows them to draw their own conclusions
Be kind, caring, and meaningful forces in the lives of all students and their families

Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1: Racism and Antiracism—The HEART+ of the Matter
Chapter 2: Early Childhood as a Foundational Time
Chapter 3: Bias in Early Childhood
Chapter 4: Families and Antiracism
Chapter 5: Antiracist School Culture
Chapter 6: Bias-Related Teasing, Peer Aggression, and Bullying in Early Childhood
Chapter 7: A Rhythm to a Rhyme—Challenging Stories, Literature, and Curricula
Chapter 8: Promoting Heart, Curiosity, and Self-Determination
Epilogue: A More Just and Inclusive World
Appendix: Our Stories
References and Resources
Index

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