Young children notice differences among people from infancy. Often they are curious, and their comments reflect that. “Why is that girl dirty?” said as a child pointed to an African American child. “Why is that man fat?”
Join early childhood educator, Jen Griffith to discover how to talk with children so they understand differences are just that. Learn how our response to those human differences can make “all the difference in the world.” For parents AND their 4-8 year old children.
Jen is a wife, mother, grandmother and retired early childhood professional. She has worked with children in preschool and elementary school settings, and with adults in higher education and community-based training. She began her career teaching elementary grades. When her children were preschool age, Jen worked in a preschool program. She returned to the classroom as a substitute teacher for several years. She spent 20 years at a child care resource agency developing, organizing, and leading classes on a variety of topics for parents and professionals who care for and educate young children.
In earning her Masters in Early Childhood Education, Jen focused studies on an anti-bias curriculum. She emphasized learning about and supporting our diverse populations in the classes she created for other early childhood professionals. She believes we become our best selves when we respect others and get to know them by building relationships with them.
Saturday, January 11
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
A program for guardians AND their 4-8 year old children
Holland Museum
Free, donations appreciated
Sponsored by:
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The exhibit, “THEM: Images of Separation,” is courtesy of the the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia at Ferris State University
