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How to Talk To Children About Stereotypes
by Dr. Susan Linn

Getting Past Generalizations
For Ages: Ten and under
The Scene
“It’s so annoying,” ten-year-old Joshua says between bites. “Linda Chan got another hundred on our math test. I’m not surprised. All those Asian American kids are good at math.”

It’s amazing how children absorb societal stereotypes, even if we avoid them at home. Children are aware of racial differences by the time they’re preschoolers. And by the age of 12, children have developed an image of most racial or ethnic groups in America.

Only by actively challenging stereotyping can we help our children overcome the lessons they may inadvertently learn from friends, television, and even textbooks.

The Words You Need
Here are some ideas to help you talk with your kids about stereotypes.
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Are you having trouble finding a Valentine’s Day gift for that special someone. Well, how about adopting a real manatee. Not only is it a unique gift but it’s something good for our animal friends.

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Kids Planet A great website for kids with games, facts & lots of cool stuff about wildlife.

This is a fun treat to serve anytime and it’s especially exciting when the grandchildren get to help. Just follow the directions on the Jello package and drop some Swedish Fish candies in the bottom. After the Jello has set up slightly add other fish to the sides and top.

These bunnies are fun and easy to make to decorate your Easter table or any Springtime celebration.
You’ll Need:
White & pink paper
Cotton balls
Glue or tape
Markers or crayons

For each bunny cut the white paper into 2 pieces, one approximately
5 1/2″ x 7″ and the other 4″ x 5″. Cut 2 pink ears and 2 white smaller inside ears. Roll into a tube as shown in the photo and secure with tape or glue. Add the ears, a cotton ball tail and the face.

You can have loads of fun with your grandchildren creating crafts using Shrinky Dinks . Just draw your design on the plastic sheet of paper and decorate with colored pencils, permanent markers or paint. Pop in the oven and watch your design shrink. Check out the website to see all the possibilities.

This is an easy project for you and your grandchild to make. It’s especially great on a windy day.
You will need:
1 sheet of 8.5 x 11 colored paper
Strips of paper for decorating
Yarn or string
Scissors & glue
Directions:
1. Fold the paper in a cone shape and glue the ends together.
2. Decorate one end of the cone by gluing strips of crepe paper, colored paper or even newspaper.
3. On the other end of the cone make 2 holes and attach a piece of yarn or string. This will be use to hang your windsock.
Now, hang your windsock in a secure place and watch what happens when the wind blows.

No-Bake Truffles

1 cup smooth peanut butter
½ cup dark corn syrup
1 cup crisped-rice cereal
8 ounces milk chocolate, broken into pieces
¼ cup finely chopped peanuts, coconut or sprinkles
1. Beat peanut butter and corn syrup until well blended. Stir in cereal until well mixed.
2. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Shape teaspoonfuls of mixture into balls. Place on baking sheet. Refrigerate several hours or until firm.
3. Melt chocolate in microwave for 1 minute on 50 % power, stirring occasionally until smooth.
4. Using a fork, dip a peanut-butter ball in chocolate; remove excess chocolate. Roll truffle in chopped peanuts, coconut or sprinkles. Replace finished truffles on baking sheet. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.

This fragrant pomander ornament is great to do with an older grandchild. It’s fun and easy to make and will keep the house smelling like Christmas.
You’ll need:
Oranges or limes
Whole cloves
Cinnamon
Ribbon
Tape
Plastic bag or container
Directions:
1. Apply tape around the fruit where you will place the ribbon.
2. Push the whole cloves close together in the space around the tape. If you’re are using a lime it gets a little messy when the juices run out. It’s not a problem with an orange because the skin is thicker.
3. Place the fruit in a plastic bag or container for about 2 weeks. The fruit will shrink and the cloves will be very close together. The plastic bag keeps the fragrance.
4. Before putting the ribbon around the fruit, add cinnamon to the plastic bag and shake. This will cover the fruit with cinnamon and add to the fragrance.