Creating Affirming Environments
I want
that in my center care, children grow up in a place where they feel
valued and respected. Teach children to think critically and to being
more human. We want Children to feel secure and independent , with a high
self-esteem, and with positive attitude, and always being secure on themselves.
A class clean, safe, and should have the necessary material:
Books that contain diversity pictures of
families.
A mirror for them to explore their physical
selves, to investigate similar and differences.
Magazines, to use for projects about
dress, background, religions, etc.
In the dramatic play: a variety of
utensils like forks, chopsticks, wooden bowls, variety of fruits. Clothes of
different cultures and music instruments too.
To play together and share in an environment of love, care and respect.
Label the class in other languages, of
the children in our class.
Images of men and woman in
non-stereotypical roles: male’s dancer, female doctors.
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Is important to use an appropriate
language: used words like people of color, disabled people, wheel-chair users,
caregivers, and the person in charge.
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“Relationships and interactions with
children and families, the visual and material environment, and the daily
curriculum all come together to create the anti-bias learning community.”(Louise Derman -Sparks 2010.pag
51)
Maria
ResponderEliminarI like your creating art. Professionals have to make sure young children get to see all materials that are available to them. Young children have to learn to respect other people differences at any cost.
Ida,
Hi Maria,
ResponderEliminarYour childcare environment sounds like it will be very comfortable and safe for all children. Selecting materials to ensure that all families are represented is the best way to have a nurtured family environment.“Books are the one of the richest resources for helping children meet the anti-bias educational goals” (Derman-Sparks & Olsen 2010 p. 46). I know your classroom will be rich with information a child needs to prosper. They will all be blessed to have you.
Kathleen
Derma-Sparks, L., & Olsen Edwards, J. (2010). Anti-bias education for young children
and ourselves. Washington, D.C.