Around the World celebrates racial equality, diversity, acceptance and inclusion. In all the 'big' ways (love, kindness, empathy) humans are the same. Our 'little' differences make us unique but our 'sameness' makes us part of the human race. Discussion questions for parents, caregivers and educators included. Suitable for ages 2 to 6. This book is part of the 'Little BIG Chats' series.
The Little BIG Chats series of 12 books has been written to assist parents, caregivers and educators in having open and age-appropriate conversations with early learners around crucial and, at times, 'tough' topics. And what better way than using children's picture books! Some pages will have questions for children to interact with and discuss. Feel free to use these questions and the Discussion Questions provided on the inside back cover of each book to delve into the topic being explored. Stop at any time to unpack the text together; and try to follow the child's lead to wherever that conversation may take you!
There are 12 books in the Little BIG Chats series:
Empathy: Exploring the meaning of empathy and kindness
I Always Try: Developing a growth mindset of resilience and persistence
Feelings: Understanding different feelings and emotions
Everyone is Equal: Introducing the importance of gender equality and diversity
Around the World: Celebrating the importance of racial equality and diversity
Mindfulness: Exploring the importance of mindfulness and learning calming skills
Families: Celebrating diversity in families
Consent: Introducing consent and body boundaries
My Safety Network: Introducing a Safety Network (3 to 5 trusted adults a child can go to if they feel unsafe)
My Early Warning Signs: Exploring Early Warning Signs and what to do if a child experiences these signs
Private Parts are Private: Learning private parts are private and what to do if touched inappropriately
Secrets and Surprises: Learning the difference between secrets and surprises
The Body Safety titles should ideally be read in the following order: Consent, My Safety Network, My Early Warning Signs, Private Parts are Private, and Secrets and Surprises.The remaining titles can be read in any order.
Buy Around the World: Celebrating the importance of racial equality and diversity by Jayneen Sanders from Australia's Online Independent Bookstore, BooksDirect.