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Through The Initiative, ADL provides anti-bias workshops and materials designed to train early childhood educators, caregivers and family members to help children understand, respect and appreciate differences.

	Who Defines "Difference"?
	How Can We Stop Hate Before it Starts?
	How Can We Plant Seeds For The Future?
	How Can We Teach The Value of "Difference"?
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In searching for effective tools to prevent the development of gender bias in young children, adults may wonder, "What are some examples of children’s books that break gender stereotypes?" The Question Corner now features some recommended gender neutral children’s literature.

How do children learn prejudice?

Why is it important to teach young children to appreciate diversity?

When do awareness and attitudes about differences develop?

How can I help children appreciate diversity?

Why not focus only on our similarities?

Won`t discussing differences promote prejudice?

Should I initiate conversations about differences?

How should I respond when children notice differences in others?

How do I respond to children`s bias?

How can I avoid sending biased messages?

How do I ensure my language is inclusive?

How do I limit children`s exposure to bias in media?

How do I choose bias-free children`s literature?

How do I create a bias-free learning environment?

How can I plan inclusive holiday celebrations?

What can I do about bullying among young children?

How can I use books to address bullying among young children?

How can outdoor play increase children's anti-bias skills?

How can I prevent gender bias in young children?

What are examples of books for young children that break gender stereotypes?

•	Children Should be Taught More Than the 3 R's (NBC Houston)
•	Adults Taught How to Fight Bigotry in Kids (NBC Houston)
•	Nipping Bias in the Bud (Los Angeles Times)
•	ADL Parent Workshop Targets Prejudice (Jewish Journal)
•	ADL Anti-Bias Materials Available In Spanish / ADL Proporciona Materiales En Español Contra Los Prejuicios
•	ADL Launches Online Q&A Resource For Early Childhood Educators And Caregivers
•	Archive

•	Bias-Free Foundations: Early Childhood Activities for Educators
•	Bias-Free Foundations: Early Childhood Activities for Families English \| Español
•	"Integrating Multicultural and Anti-Bias Education into Early Childhood Programs" published in Prentice Hall's Early Childhood Education Today
•	"Choosing Multicultural Books for Children" published in National PTA's OurChildren Check List: English \| Español
•	"Creating Environments That Respect Diversity” published in NYSAEYC Reporter



	Recommended Multicultural and Anti-Bias Books for Children This online bibliography is designed for educators, parents, other caregivers, and children. It features more than 700 carefully selected multicultural and anti-bias books for children.
	All Kinds Of…Todo Tipo De…Tout Kalite… A Diversity Board Book for Toddlers A book designed to help children develop a comfort with diversity. Through reading the book with their children, parents and other caregivers can also help to nurture children’s cognitive and social growth.
	All Together! Early Childhood Activity Kit This activity book helps early childhood caregivers create environments that are inclusive to all children and sensitive to their differences.