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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? 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