Standing Up to Racism

GIANT kids build the world they want to live in - and racism does not have any place in that world. We emphasize the importance of helping kids become capable, aware, and equipped to be active designers of the future. We know developing empathy, compassion, and a sense of justice at an early age helps kids grow into adults who want to help make the world a better place. 

We are deeply saddened and troubled by the injustices and prejudices that Black Americans continue to face in this country. Given the recent protesting sparked by the loss of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor among countless others who’ve perished before we all need to do our part to educate and act to make changes we want to see in the world. 

As educators and as parents, it is essential to clear up misinformation, share accurate information, engage in conversation with children about racism, listen, learn, and take action. This is why we’re sharing a list of resources for talking to children and educating ourselves about race, racism, and justice, and to remind you to be brave as you have these essential conversations.

• Coming Together: Standing up to Racism - Sesame Street + CNN

• Diverse books for children

• WokeKindergarten- Word of the Day - Protest 

• Books to read to/with children thread

• How to talk about race: Resources that can help

• Early Childhood and Elementary Resources complied by DC Area Educator for Social Justice

• Black lives matter at school resources

• Are you teaching for black lives? Resources

• Anti-Racism Books for kids for early + often conversations

• Talking Race with Young Children- NPR (20 min listen)

• Talking to kids about race article

• Resource blog for parents in talking about race with young children

• Resources to embrace race in raising your children

• Black Lives Matter adult resources

• Resources on the broader history of racial violence

• Center for Racial Justice in Education

We know this is just a small step in a much larger fight but we are committed to continue to educate ourselves and others to speak up, resist systemic racism and help raise anti-racist children.