All children need a strong individual and group identity, but racism hurts the healthy development of both. Whether you and the children in your care are directly affected by racism or you’re allies of those who are, engaging honestly and directly with little ones is the beginning of building racial literacy—the skills needed to talk thoughtfully about race and to identify and respond to racism. Join The Military and Veteran Caregiver Network of the American Red Cross, together with Sesame Street in Communities, to explore resources that celebrate race, and address racism. Over the course of this virtual workshop, participants will:
- Learn about the platform Sesame Street in Communities (SSIC);
- Explore Sesame resources connected to racial justice; and
- Create learning opportunities to share with children, caregivers, educators, and other early childhood professionals
Bio: Antonio Freitas is the Director of Educational Experiences with the Sesame Workshop. Here, he works to build content for Sesame Street in Communities and Sesame Street for Military Families, and professionally trains caregivers and providers on ways to implement these resources in their work with children. Antonio has worked to create, implement, and refine professional development programs for Early Childhood educators at national, city, and organizational levels for over 18 years as a classroom teacher, program director, and company deputy. He also works as an adjunct professor within the Teacher Education Department of the Borough of Manhattan Community College. Antonio holds a Bachelors of Social Work from Seattle University and a Master’s in the Science of Teaching from Pace University.
You don't have to be a parent to young children to enjoy this event. Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy all Sesame has to offer!
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