When we see someone new in our neighborhood, how can we make them feel safe and loved and important?
We visit again with Miry’s List) founder Miry Whitehill and co-author Jennifer Jackson about their new book Our World is a Family. We learn new words of welcome, think about ways to talk to children about migration and refugees, and even inspire Louise Giraffe to undertake a creative welcoming project. With so much in the news about war and migration, this episode and amazing book can be a resource for families and educators who are taking a proactive approach to supporting children’s understanding of complicated events as well as a lifelong process of cultivation of empathy. Plus, easy activities that we can do to support children who have had to leave their homes.
Find Our World is a Family) wherever you get your books. Find free resources and activities at miryslist.org/learn) – and thank you.
(Also, here’s a WBUR interview) about how Miry’s List is preparing to welcome families from Ukraine )