Choose a children’s book (preschool through 3rd grade). Perhaps you will choose one you read this week with children in a center, school, or your own home.

DQ1 Book Assessment

1. Choose a children’s book (preschool through 3rd grade). Perhaps you will choose one you read this week with children in a center, school, or your own home.

2. Assess the book using the assessment resource from this week’s readings.

Santora, L.A. (2013).  Assessing Children’s Book Collections Using an Anti-Bias Lens.  Anti-Defamation League.

“Checklist for Assessing Children’s Books and Book Collections” – page 5

3. Be specific when sharing your findings. Give reasons as to why, or why not, the selected book meets the anti-bias criteria.

DQ2 Special Events         

Being culturally and anti-bias sensitive, discuss how you feel special events (holidays, birthdays, celebrations, etc.) should be handled when working with young children.  Be sure to reference Unit 2 resources and provide specific details.  Feel free to reflect and share your own experiences when growing up. 

NAEYC For Families. (n.d.) What to Look for in a Program:  Celebrating Holidays.