Teaching Diversity In Elementary Schools

Young children are more likely to avoid cultural biases naturally because they are more open to their imaginations and friendships, and they have not yet learned about the way the world may judge others. Still, elementary school students do face real diversity challenges that seem unbearable at times. Some of the social diversity issues young kids face are peer pressure, bullying and lack of communication.

It is important to begin teaching diversity at a young age. Children who learn to embrace other cultures and differences will hopefully carry this practice with them into their higher education and then adulthood. Children can also learn to be self-confident and stand up for their beliefs when they have a better understanding of what it means to be unique and special.

InterPlay designs diversity workshops for kindergarten and elementary school children. When they participate in our workshops, the children learn to build trust as well as how to cooperate, follow direction and explore the imagination. The kids participate in theatre games that encourage interaction in a fun and organized manner. The young participants are encouraged to embrace their creativity while taking part in improvisation games and image exercises. The workshop finally leads to an interactive play that the children learn and perform.

InterPlay uses theatre techniques and exercises that have a purpose. All of the games and exercises, as well as the play in the elementary school diversity training workshops, involve topics about diversity issues. For example, a scenario may be played out by the children that helps them to learn why bullying is hurtful and how to avoid bullies. If you have any questions about our child diversity workshops, feel free to write us at katherine.burke@gte.net or call (765) 414-2050.

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