For babies and toddlers, diversity and inclusion play can be nurtured through simple, sensory-rich experiences that introduce different cultures, abilities, and identities in age-appropriate ways. The key is to use everyday play materials—blocks, dolls, songs, and stories that reflect varied backgrounds and abilities—while keeping activities interactive and joyful.
Ellen Beate Hansen Sandseter is a Norwegian researcher and professor at Queen…
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