We are all different. I believe teaching our children to appreciate difference – and recognize that everyone is the same on the inside – is very important. When we learn to accept others as they are, and find beauty in diversity, we are going to get along well with others. We will get to know… {read more}
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DIY Multicultural Banner: Help Kids Appreciate Diversity
If you are looking for a way to instill love for the world into your children, you may like this simple idea of creating your own multicultural banner. I shared how we made ours over at Kid World Citizen, one of my favorite websites for finding materials to teach kids about the world. We are… {read more}
Teaching Children To Appreciate Diversity
Some days I am not sure what our character development activity will be until we are already half way into it. This is what you may call finding a “teachable moment.” Parents do it every time they thankfully acknowledge a “please” or “excuse me” (which would be reinforcing courtesy) but I have found taking it… {read more}