Little Learners, Big Hearts

Discover the transformative power of early conversations on racial equity and cultural awareness with Little Learners, Big Hearts. This heartwarming teacher’s guide fosters empathy and equity in young minds. Grounded in heart-centered learning, it seamlessly weaves principles of hope, self-education, acknowledgment, resolution, and responsive teaching to create an empowering antiracist foundation. Start shaping compassionate futures today.

Preschool and K–3 teachers and childcare providers will:

Promote empathy for and understanding of backgrounds, cultures, and identities that are different from what students may be used to
Use mindfulness and reflection to move past discomfort and engage in challenging conversations
Engage in an ongoing process of acknowledging and confronting biases
Shape young children’s learning in a way that allows them to draw their own conclusions
Be kind, caring, and meaningful forces in the lives of all students and their families

Contents:

Introduction

Chapter 1: Racism and Antiracism—The HEART+ of the Matter

Chapter 2: Early Childhood as a Foundational Time

Chapter 3: Bias in Early Childhood

Chapter 4: Families and Antiracism

Chapter 5: Antiracist School Culture

Chapter 6: Bias-Related Teasing, Peer Aggression, and Bullying in Early Childhood

Chapter 7: A Rhythm to a Rhyme—Challenging Stories, Literature, and Curricula

Chapter 8: Promoting Heart, Curiosity, and Self-Determination

Epilogue: A More Just and Inclusive World

Appendix: Our Stories

References and Resources

Index