Social-Emotional Wellness Activities for Families

Today's Theme: Recognizing and Honoring Diversity

Teaching Kids about Diversity and Acceptance from kidsacademy.com.

Teaching kids about diversity is crucial to raising future societal leaders. By teaching kids about history, kids can easily grasp the present. Read this article to learn how to introduce the concepts of diversity, equality, and acceptance to kids in an age-appropriate way.

Activity/Craft

Learn about your own heritage with the My Rich Cultural Heritage Project from Education.com

Project Outline

My Family Heritage

Try out Nadia's Fun with Mama cultural diversity activities. They are easy to follow and introduce children to cultural diversity through baking, crafts, and learning activities.

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BOOK LIST

Eyes That Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho, illustrated by Dung Ho
Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry, illustrated by Vashti Harrison
My Food, Your Food, Our Food (How Are We Alike and Different?) by Emma Carlson Berne, illustrated by Sharon Sordo
Sulwe by Lupita Nyong’o, illustrated by Vashti Harrison
Skin Like Mine by LaTashia M. Perry
Where Are You From? By Yamile Saied Mendez, illustrated by Jaime Kim
All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufman
Our Favorite Day of the Year by A.E. Ali, illustrated by Jomepour Bell
Pink is for Boys by Robb Pearlman, illustrated by Eda Kaban

MINDFULNESS ACTIVITY

Read this New York Times article by David Gelles on Mindfulness for Children. The article expands on the importance and benefits of mindfulness activities for children.