The Miller Early Childhood Initiative of A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE® Institute

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Through The Initiative, ADL provides anti-bias workshops and materials designed to train early childhood educators, caregivers and family members to help children understand, respect and appreciate differences.

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How can I plan inclusive holiday celebrations?

How can “looking at lights” promote respect among children for various holidays, celebrations and traditions?

How can educators effectively involve families in anti-bias efforts?

How do children learn prejudice?

Why is it important to teach young children to appreciate diversity?

When do awareness and attitudes about differences develop?

How can I help children appreciate diversity?

Why not focus only on our similarities?

Won`t discussing differences promote prejudice?

Should I initiate conversations about differences?

How should I respond when children notice differences in others?

How do I respond to children`s bias?

How can I avoid sending biased messages?

How do I ensure my language is inclusive?

How do I limit children`s exposure to bias in media?

How do I choose bias-free children`s literature?

How do I create a bias-free learning environment?

What can I do about bullying among young children?

How can I use books to address bullying among young children?

How can outdoor play increase children's anti-bias skills?

How can I prevent gender bias in young children?

What are examples of books for young children that break gender stereotypes?

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•	Children of Immigrants Face Unique Challenges with Bullying at School(www.newlatina.net)
•	Study Finds ADL Early Childhood Anti-Bias Program Has 'Positive Impact' On Children As Early As Age 3
•	Children Should be Taught More Than the 3 R's (NBC Houston)
•	Adults Taught How to Fight Bigotry in Kids (NBC Houston)
•	Nipping Bias in the Bud (Los Angeles Times)
•	ADL Parent Workshop Targets Prejudice (Jewish Journal)
•	ADL Anti-Bias Materials Available In Spanish / ADL Proporciona Materiales En Espa–ol Contra Los Prejuicios
•	ADL Launches Online Q&A Resource For Early Childhood Educators And Caregivers
•	Archive

•	Bias-Free Foundations: Early Childhood Activities for Educators
•	Bias-Free Foundations: Early Childhood Activities for Families English \| Espa–ol
•	"Integrating Multicultural and Anti-Bias Education into Early Childhood Programs" published in Prentice Hall's Early Childhood Education Today
•	"Choosing Multicultural Books for Children" published in National PTA's OurChildren Check List: English \| Español
•	"Creating Environments That Respect DiversityÓ published in NYSAEYC Reporter

•	Child Impact Evaluation Study conducted by Barry University School of Social Work
•	Program Evaluation Study conducted by Media Transformations, Inc.



	Recommended Multicultural and Anti-Bias Books for Children This online bibliography is designed for educators, parents, other caregivers, and children. It features more than 700 carefully selected multicultural and anti-bias books for children.
	All Kinds OfÉTodo Tipo DeÉTout KaliteÉ A Diversity Board Book for Toddlers A book designed to help children develop a comfort with diversity. Through reading the book with their children, parents and other caregivers can also help to nurture childrenÕs cognitive and social growth.
	All Together! Early Childhood Activity Kit This activity book helps early childhood caregivers create environments that are inclusive to all children and sensitive to their differences.