Talking to your child about racism

Black Lives Matter is a cause that should not only affect adults but children too. Here are some resources that might help you to have discussions with your children. Thank you to those who shared these resources with me.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gz8yo0_I7BQ

The Elmer series of books celebrate diversity and colour differences at an elementary level. The song at the link above is a fun way of sharing a really important message

Reading Material: Today FM provide a list of appropriate reading material recommended by parents. See link below

https://www.todayfm.com/best-bits/books-kids-read-learn-racism-1026357

This article provides some language that may aid conversations with your children around this topic

kid-friendly-language

This article from The New York Times recommends talking to your child about racism from an early age.  Click on the link below

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At Scoil Ghormáin Naofa we are committed to the creation of an inclusive environment which celebrates all cultures.

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