17th Annual Northwest Teaching for Social Justice Conference

Children notice racial differences very early on but adults are often uncomfortable and ill-prepared to talk about race and racism and other tough topics due to lack of practice and support. In this workshop, we will collaboratively explore ways and resources to engage in early and intentional racial dialogue with children that uses clear and kid-friendly language, centering on relationship-building, adopting content with authentic cultural representations, and incorporating identity-affirming and emotionally supportive strategies.