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It's Just For Fun Friday! On JFFF, we review items and activities that you can do with your kids in order to increase their cultural competence and diversity awareness. This week's item is so great because it's for kids who like to run around with their toys, create things, and go on adventures. These historical action figures certainly fit the bill. They are for any kid who enjoys playing with action figures; they don't need to be old enough to really understand the historical significance behind them. They just need to not be putting everything into their mouths anymore (a phase that can last much too long *sigh*). Once your kid is older and enjoys learning about history (if they are nerdy like me), you can say, "Remember that toy you've been playing with since you were 4? Well, let me tell you more about who that really is..." So I feel that this item can be enjoyed in stages and at so many ages. After you watch the video, print out the page below for a quick reference guide on how to use the action figures to develop diversity awareness. There's also a link below to buy the toys or download the teaching guide. How will you use these figures based on your child's age? Which one does your child seem to enjoy the most? Will you use the teaching guide? Leave a comment below. Most of all enjoy the video. And don't forget to HAVE FUN! 
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It's Just For Fun Friday! On JFFF, we review items and activities that you can do with your kids in order to increase their cultural competence and diversity awareness. This item is for those kids who love to draw - kids who are artsy. I would not say that I was an artsy kid growing up, but I really loved to draw (poorly) and I think that a lot of kids do. If your kid enjoys chilling out with some markers and a piece of paper (or the wall, whatever) then I've got the perfect thing for you. Like many other markers, these are washable. Unlike many other markers, they represent a range of skin tones: Crayola Washable Multicultural Markers. How cool is that? Check out the video for tips on how to use them then go create something really cool with your artsy kid. After you watch the video, print out the page below for a quick reference guide on how to use the markers to develop diversity awareness. There's also a link below to buy the markers (or colored pencils if you prefer). How will you use these markers? Do you see your child using them to draw different shades of people or will you have to model it? How else might you use these besides just people? Leave a comment below. Most of all enjoy the video. And don't forget to HAVE FUN!
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Welcome back to Just For Fun Friday! On JFFF, we review items and activities that you can do with your kids in order to increase their cultural competence and diversity awareness. This item is for when you just want, no make that need, to get something done. Sometimes you just have to use the TV - nothing else will stop your kids from running laps around the house. So why not give them a show that is engaging, fun, and teaches them about diversity? The Doc is a favorite in our house. I focus on one particular episode, which is available for purchase below, but the entire Doc McStuffins series can teach your kids something about diversity. So turn on the tube and let them watch a few - guilt-free. After you watch the video, print out the page below for a quick reference guide on how to use the TV series, and this episode in particular, to develop diversity awareness. There's also a link below to buy the episode if you want to add it to your collection. What did you say to your kids about Wildlife Will? What will be the next Doc episode that you watch with your kids? Leave a comment below. Most of all enjoy the video. And don't forget to HAVE FUN!
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I am so excited to bring you the very first Just For Fun Friday! On JFFF, we review items and activities that you can do with your kids in order to increase their cultural competence and diversity awareness.
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This is the place to go to develop your child's cultural competence while still having fun! If you know that your child needs this essential 21st century skill, but find it so overwhelming, you are in the right place. Using everyday items and activities, you can increase the diversity awareness in your home. It's Just For Fun! Never Miss a Post! Sign Up For Our Newsletter Today!
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