Talking About Race Training Handouts

The following handouts correspond with the VIRTUAL Talking About Race training.

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Confronting Racist Ideas and Comments

This handout gives suggestions for how to handle racist comments and ideas head on. The handout is for educators, but can be shared with students as well.

Common Questions Children Ask and Ways to Respond

These questions can come up with younger children and may come up for you. Each question has an example of an inappropriate and appropriate response.

Using Literature to Discuss Race
Grades K-5

This handout has a guided activity with questions using literature and suggestions for other books to read and discuss with elementary aged students.

Talking About Race Is…
Grades 6-12, Adults

This handout can be used to open the conversation on race with both students and adults.

On a Plate Lesson Plan
Grades 6-12

This activity is designed to help middle and high school students see advantages and disadvantages in their lives and in our culture.

On a Plate Handout
Grades 6-12

This handout supports the On a Plate Lesson Plan.

Using Video to Discuss Race and Privilege
Grades 6-12

Sometimes videos make concepts easier to understand. Each video has discussion questions that can be used to help guide the conversation.