Understanding Cultural Differences

Our ability to provide for children and support their growth is dependent on our ability to understand that child's needs and the needs of his family. In our modern world, daycare centers, schools, and afterschool programs, are racially, culturally, and economically diverse, and the task of the professional in this setting is to provide a safe, rich, and nurturing environment for all children. 

The titles in this section offer resources to the professional seeking to expand their cultural vocabulary. Many titles focus on learning strategies that are inclusive for all children regardless of cultural or racial background, whereas others are crafted specifically for a particular ethnic group.