This page includes resources that can help families when talking with children about bias and racism, as well as videos that help explain race and diversity to children.
"This resource provides thoughts and guidelines for talking about the complex issues of racism and equality in age-appropriate ways with children aged two to five years of age."
"How to Talk to Kids About Race" from The Atlantic
"In a new episode of Home School, The Atlantic’s animated series about parenting, Tisby offers advice on how to have a conversation with children about race, from experiential learning to watching classic animated films."
Read Aloud of "Some People Do" by Frank Lowe (read by Learn With D on Youtube)
"We All Have Different Shades of Skin" Video + Read Aloud from Mrs. M. Shares
"A Kids Book About Racism" by Jelani Memory
"Yes, this really is a kids book about racism. Inside, you’ll find a clear description of what racism is, how it makes people feel when they experience it, and how to spot it when it happens.
This is one conversation that’s never too early to start, and this book was written to be an introduction for kids on the topic."
This resource includes articles, book lists, a video and read-along, episodes and clips.
*Arthur on Racism video can also be found by clicking the link above.