CMA has an important role to play supporting parents and caregivers as they do what can be the hardest part of the hardest job in the world – listening to their children. To this end, we have compiled an ongoing list of resources below that may prove helpful to children and families. Read CMA’s statement to families here.
The Unforgettable Story of George Floyd by PS41 Teacher Sugene Kwon
+ Discussion Questions on Race & Identity
Social Justice Padlet compiled by PS41 Guidance Team
Your Kids Aren’t Too Young to Talk About Race: Resource Roundup
Remember, No One is Coming to Save Us by Roxane Gay for The New York Times
Books for Children on Racial Injustice
Something Happened in Our Town: A Child’s Story About Racial Injustice
Tips for Reading and Discussing Something Happened in Our Town with Kids
Parent Toolkit: How to Talk to Kids about Racism
Video by Dr. Bryant Marks on Perceptions of Black Males and How to Improve the Narrative
Table Talk: Family Conversations About Current Events by ADL
Roundup of Anti-Racist Resources for Children and Families by Read Ahead
Talking About Race by the Smithsonian Museum
Anti-Racist Resources for Families compiled by Sarah Sophie Flicker and Alyssa Klein
Scaffolded Anti-Racist Resources compiled by Anna Stamborski, Nikki Zimmermann, and Bailie Gregory
Confronting Prejudice: How to Protect Yourself and Help Others by Pepperdine University
How to Protect Your Mental Health While Fighting Racial Injustice by Online Counseling Programs
How to Talk to Your Kids About the News and Protect Their Sense of Safety by Cynthia Páez-Bowman
Pictured Above: A World With Peace by Jerry Manqual, Age 12, USA. Part of CMA’s Permanent Collection.
