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Building Inclusive Libraries That Reach Underserved Populations
By Amadee Ricketts, author of Gentle Hands and Other Sing-Along Songs for Social-Emotional Learning The whole building at all times should be managed with the broadest spirit of hospitality. . . . Then do away with all unnecessary restrictions, take … Continue reading
Posted in Early Childhood
Tagged books, community, Free Spirit author, inclusiveness, libraries, library, poverty, restorative justice
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Welcoming Immigrant and Refugee Children into Your Preschool Classroom
By Molly Breen Starting school can be daunting for any child. Even though parents and other experts understand that the preschool years are a developmentally appropriate time for children to separate from parents, all of us—parents and children—feel the zing … Continue reading
Posted in Early Childhood
Tagged diversity, family communication, immigrant students, inclusiveness, preschool
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Positive Emotions in the Classroom: Tips for Boosting Curiosity, Hope, and Belonging
By Christa M. Tinari, M.A., coauthor of Create a Culture of Kindness in Middle School: 48 Character-Building Lessons to Foster Respect and Prevent Bullying Have you heard that feelings are contagious? This is true in the classroom, as well as … Continue reading
Posted in Social & Emotional Learning
Tagged classroom strategies, curiosity, feelings, Free Spirit author, hope, inclusiveness, SEL
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Build a School Culture That Includes Everyone
By Stephanie Filio Building an inclusive culture means creating an environment where all participants feel welcome and safe to be themselves. These climates foster engagement, creativity, and productivity through collaboration, because all people can feel their value in the larger … Continue reading
Posted in Counselor's Corner
Tagged inclusiveness, middle school, school counselor, school culture
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#DiverseBooks: African American Voices in Children’s Literature
All children deserve to see themselves and their lives represented in books. Organizations like We Need Diverse Books and online movements such as #OwnVoices underscore this need. According to statistics from the Cooperative Children’s Book Center at the University of … Continue reading
Posted in Free Spirit News
Tagged books, books for kids, children’s books, diversity, early childhood books, inclusiveness, picture books
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