Early Risers

American Public Media

George Floyd’s death was a tragedy and a wake up call — expanding a global conversation about race and racism. And young children have been watching it all. So how do we help them make sense of this? Early Risers is a podcast from Little Moments Count...

Episodes

Rupture and Repair, Part 2

Rupture and Repair, Part 1

Developing Identity through Immersion: Dakota Language Nest

Identity through Words and Images, Part 2: Ourselves on the Shelves

Identity through Words and Images, Part 1: Planting Seeds with Resmaa Menakem and T Mychael Rambo

Finding Identity through Literacy

Passing the Mic: Reflections on Six Seasons of Early Risers

How Children Can Become Critical Thinkers about Race in Media

What Social Science Says Parents Can Do About Implicit Bias

Honest Beginnings: Using Explicit Language to Discuss Race and Identity with Young Children