This companion to Revolutionary Love presents do-tomorrow, asset-based strategies for preK-grade 2—all grounded in a culturally-responsive framework. A key goal of this book is to activate and energize early childhood educators so that they will view teaching Black students as exhilarating and rewarding—and propel student success.
Provides tools for examining our beliefs and instructional practices and using what we learn to create more inclusive, culturally sensitive environments for young children.
Suggests ways to reframe play to be culturally inclusive, and ways to honor and build upon the languages children bring to the classroom
Offers guidelines for reaching out to families and the community to enhance the early childhood curriculum and make it more relevant for students
Speaks to all concerned teachers, regardless of their cultural background, geographic location, or class makeup
Authors have worked as classroom teachers, university researchers, and teacher educators