Toni Sturdivant

Positive Racial Identity at School Toni Sturdivant

Positive Racial Identity at School: A Planning Guide for Teachers of Young Black Children is designed to be a resource that early childhood educators can use while lesson planning, regardless of their adopted curriculum. The first part of the text provides racially specific considerations related to social-emotional development and language and literacy. Parts 2-4 presents a total of 28 children's books that promote positive identities in Black children. Along with each book, there is also targeted vocabulary, a math, science, and fine arts activity, as well as suggested additions to the dramatic play center. While the books focus on positive Black racial identity development, the activities are hands-on, engaging activities for every child. The final part details how to create diverse lesson plans from scratch. There is also an index by academic skill.