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Home >>   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?   How can “looking at lights” promote respect among children for various holidays, celebrations and traditions?   How can educators effectively involve families in anti-bias efforts? To subscribe to the next edition of The Question Corner, click here. Additional Early Childhood Resources   Integrating Multicultural and Anti-Bias Education into Early Childhood Programs   All Together! Early Childhood Activity Kit   Assessing Children's Literature   Recommended Multicultural and Anti-Bias Books for Children   All Kinds Of... Todo Tipo De... Tout Kalite... A Diversity Board Book for Toddlers   E-Mail This to A Friend   Print Version How do I create a bias-free learning environment? Creating and/or selecting a bias-free learning environment for children can help them gain comfort with diversity and discourage bias. The article, How Can You Create a Learning Environment That Respects Diversity?provides helpful tips on this issue. Parents and guardians may also find it helpful in selecting an appropriate early childhood program setting for their children. References © 2006 Anti-Defamation League