Ashley Organ

[Ashley Organ @bitsandpieces04]

Diversity '12-'18 Children need to see themselves reflected in their world. Representation matters, whether it's on the walls of our classroom, the books we read, or the videos we watch. Creating an inclusive, caring place is a moral obligation we all have as educators.#BECEUNB

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What are the best picture books for children that promote diversity and inclusion?

Post a picture below so we can gather some ideas please! 😁 #edutwitter ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

[Ashley Organ @bitsandpieces04]

“When young students see themselves as people who make books, they develop beginning understandings about genre, craft, style, voice, organization, audience, process, and purpose.This sense of identity is key to much of their development as writers”(Ray,2004). #BECEUNB #identity

[Ashley Organ @bitsandpieces04]

Read to children. Read picture books and poetry. Read novels and song lyrics. Read signs, instruction manuals and how-to books. Just read to children. #BECEUNB

[Ashley Organ @bitsandpieces04]

Create a supportive and inviting writing environment. Different children need different environments to support their needs while writing. Maybe it’s at a table, maybe sprawled out on the floor, maybe under a desk. Support their growth as a writer. #BECEUNB

[Ashley Organ @bitsandpieces04]

“Wordless picture books allow readers to construct diverse interpretations.” (Serafini, 2014). Why not explore with a picture book and see where your imagination will take you? #BECEUNB

[Ashley Organ @bitsandpieces04]

@Stephaniek_c What a great idea!

[Ashley Organ @bitsandpieces04]

A8-Rather new to this educational journey, so I looked to my peers for advice. My must-read book list now includes: Inconvenient Indian-Thomas King, Indigenous Writes-Chelsea Vowel & Indigenous Relations-Bob & Cynthia Joseph. These books=my new reading goals for '22 #shelfietalk

[Ashley Organ @bitsandpieces04]

A7-So many things. Where to start? Now that I am equipped with this information, plan share it with anyone and everyone. I think about what else I can do. The list is a great place to start, who knows where it will take me. My knowledge journey is only beginning!! #shelfietalk

[Ashley Organ @bitsandpieces04]

@annefoleyrece Books are windows and mirrors in our classrooms! Always looking to add more

[Ashley Organ @bitsandpieces04]

A6-I will strive to do all 21 b/c all are so important!#7-Read books by Indigenous authors to your children.Already on it!A peek into our classroom library shows some books already on our shelves.There will be more!Providing kids knowledge and learning alongside them.#shelfietalk

[Ashley Organ @bitsandpieces04]

A5-In support of Call to Actions 10 & 63 I continue to educate my kindergarten students about Indigenous peoples and culture. Also, I am reaching out to my administrators and am currently in talks with them about the needs for teacher learning to build our capacity #shelfietalk

[Ashley Organ @bitsandpieces04]

@MissWhitteker1 Couldn't agree more! Age-appropriate is key-so difficult to find materials for our youngest learners! #shelfietalk

[Ashley Organ @bitsandpieces04]

A4- The Call to Action which has become more relevant to me is 57, which calls to provide more education to public servants. In convo with other educators, we strongly feel that this area is grossly lacking. We want to educate ourselves so we can help educate others #shelfietalk

[Ashley Organ @bitsandpieces04]

A3-I had a VERY basic understanding of a few of the surface issues faced. Nothing prepared me for the depth of the wounds created by the Indian Act. The mere realization that the act still exists today, in very close form to its original, is appalling #shelfietalk

[Ashley Organ @bitsandpieces04]

@MotherGooosey It's like we tell our children...Saying I'm sorry doesn't mean anything if you don't fix the issue!

[Ashley Organ @bitsandpieces04]

@MegAnderson1984 Those read like headlines in a horror movie :( It's scary to realize they are all truths #shelfietalk

[Ashley Organ @bitsandpieces04]

A2-How blind I was to the history of Canada.The lies and half-truths that are still taught within our school system.The deplorable treatment that still continues!It took 6 yrs to create a call to action report for things that should never have happened to begin with #shelfietalk

[Ashley Organ @bitsandpieces04]

A1-Heartbreaking. Nothing like we were taught in school. A must-read. An eye-opening look at the Indian Act and the painful history that comes along with it. Highlighting some of the key points that stain our dark past. Calls to action listed, and ways we can help #shelfietalk

[Ashley Organ @bitsandpieces04]

@ShelfieTalk Ready as I'll ever be!

[Ashley Organ @bitsandpieces04]

ready for #shelfietalk. Its like a nervous excitement!! Here we go! #BECEUNB