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Welcome to Early Pride Matters, a website for early childhood educators and the diverse families they serve.
We created this website because the effects of bias begin early. Bias is everywhere: in the books we read, the toys we choose and the language we use when we communicate with children and families.
But it doesn’t have to be that way.
With the free resources on this site, you can break free of harmful stereotypes and create inclusive and affirming early learning experiences that encourage healthy gender diversity and exploration, represent LGBTQ+ children and adults, and support LGBTQ+ educators and caregivers.
Early childhood is not too early to lay the foundation for a world without bias. In other words, early pride matters!
Visit often to:
- Discover ways to support children’s gender-identity development
- Learn how to incorporate inclusive concepts and vocabulary into your teaching
- Access LGBTQ+ inclusive activity plans that address key birth-to-five early learning standards
- Explore inclusive children’s books and use our teaching guides to learn how to use them effectively
- Gain insights into LGBTQ+ issues—and put your knowledge into action.
- Find early childhood education resources for LGBTQ+ educators, parents and caregivers
We’re glad you’re here—and we look forward to partnering with you to create early childhood communities where everyone is welcomed, seen, celebrated, and supported.
