Listen Together
Listen to the Little Kids, Big Hearts podcast episodes called (1) “What Makes YOU Special?” in which Amico, Isla, Clara, and Ollie talk about identity and (2) “How to Stand Up,” in which Riya, Simon, and Cora talk about what it means to be an “upstander.” The podcast is on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen.
Free do-together activities from our friends at Big Heart World
- Listen to the song “Celebrate Our Difference” from Noggin’s Big Heart Beats Album. Color in the lyrics with a special coloring book!
- Play “Hello Neighbor” (for babies, toddlers, or littles) to get to know others in your neighborhood.
- What Colors are in Your Skin? Use the Big Heart World Community Colors tool to explore and talk about your skin colors and other people’s skin colors.
- Make a sign to stand up for what’s right with Sign Language.
- Upstanding is easier with friends! Try “Upstanders Club” to get together with friends to stand up for others together.
Sparkler Content to Send Home
- Share “Let’s Talk About Race” — a unit for parents about race. It encourages parents to start the conversation with their children. “Race IS a big idea. It’s OK if you don’t have answers to all of your child’s questions. No one does! Your child won’t mind if you fumble a bit with your words — the important thing is to open the conversation. You might even learn some new things together.”
- A Book About Me! for toddlers and littles
- Big Dreams for littles
- Family Album for toddlers and littles
- Family Flag for toddlers and littles
- Hello, Neighbor! for babies, toddlers, and littles
- ¡Hola! Bonjour! Jambo! Hello! for toddlers and littles
- Community Colors for toddlers and littles