Eggbert did not know this was a problem until the other foods told him he must leave. This is a sweet story of an egg that is told to leave the refrigerator because he has a crack in his shell. Again, this is an opportunity for dialogue, and the parent can introduce these concepts to their child.Īnother great book for discussing the theme of acceptance would be Eggbert: The Slightly Cracked Egg (Tom Ross, Rex Barron).

This book shows same sex couples, biracial couples, babies with a single parent, and some with siblings. While reading the book, the parent can point out the different families in the book. A parent could point out different hair colors and skin tones, and how some babies are crawling, walking, or standing. The front cover illustration features babies of different ethnicities all doing different activities. For example, before reading the book Everywhere Babies (Susan Meyers, Marla Frazee), ask your child about the babies on the cover of the book. Parents and caregivers can find specific books to meet the needs and concerns of their family.īefore reading a book to your child, take a quick read and think of questions or comments to be used before reading, during reading, and after reading the book. It is also important to note that there are many books on the market for very specific situations - a young girl that likes to wear unusual clothes, a little boy who likes to dress as a princess, a child with two dads, or one who has a sibling who has autism.

Books can create a dialogue between you and your child to help them understand all the different people, families, and customs of our world. Selecting the appropriate books for your child is important, but how you read the book to your child is just as critical. Tolerance, in many ways, is the opposite of prejudice.” How to select and use literature to teach tolerance to your child As noted in the article, “Teaching Your Child Tolerance” : “Tolerance means respecting and learning from others, valuing differences, bridging cultural gaps, rejecting unfair stereotypes, discovering common grounds, and creating new bonds.

In previous years, tolerance was associated with predominantly ethnic and religious beliefs - now the term encompasses much more. There is a wealth of literacy resources that adults can use to help youth understand the concepts of acceptance, tolerance, diversity, racism, and compassion. Young children look to their parents and caregivers for guidance and support in navigating their world. When it comes to the importance of tolerance in our society, no one could express the message better than Helen Keller, who said: “The highest result of education is tolerance.”

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