Woke Read Aloud

    The Woke Kindergarten video featuring Akiea’s read-aloud of They, She, He, Easy as ABC. It is a powerful way to teach about inclusion, acceptance, and respect for pronouns and gender identities. The book uses the alphabet to introduce young children to the idea that learning someone’s pronouns is as simple as learning their ABCs. Akiea’s reminds people that it could be confusing at first, but respecting others’ pronouns is what is most important. Exposure to this at a young age is essential to nurture the understanding that comes along with it. 

    The Rhode Island Department of Education’s view on transgender and gender nonconforming students emphasizes that schools must be safe, welcoming spaces where students can be themselves without discrimination or judgment. RI wants to build inclusive environments which includes terminology, anti-bullying policies, and guidelines for respecting students’ privacy and pronouns. 

    I feel in todays world it is easy for the older generation to claim they "don't understand" or label us as "snowflakes" because this was not accepted in their world when they were growing up. Being different was not celebrated back then and instead of being accepting now they would rather not change their ways. I love the idea of continuing our generations trend of inclusion by allowing our children to grow up knowing instead of hating. A world where differences is celebrated and you are loved for who you are.



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  1. Nicole NunesNovember 17, 2024 at 7:53 PM

    Hi Leah! I enjoyed reading your reflection this week. I really enjoyed the point you made about the older generation brushing away this idea of pronouns and calling the younger generation "snowflakes". While watching the video this week, I found myself thinking that this should just be broadcasted everywhere. This book could easily show how simple the idea of gender expression is, even to those who don't think that they can understand (or for those who just don't want to make the time to understand). This book takes such a complex topic and breaks it down to be comprehended so easily, and I feel that if this was broadcasted everywhere and everyone took the time to watch it, the world would be a more understanding place (even if it is just a little bit).

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