Ages 3-5:

Jack notices a classmate’s darker skin tone and asks his mom about it. She explains, “We all have different skin colors, just like we have different eye colors or hair colors. It’s what makes us unique and special.”

Ages 6-8:

During a meal, Emma questions why her friend from school eats different food. Her dad says, “Different people often eat different kinds of food based on their culture, where they are from, or what they like. It’s a fun way to learn more about others.”

Ages 9-11:

Mike asks why his new classmate speaks English with a different accent. His teacher explains, “Our classmate is from a different country where English is spoken a little differently. Different accents add variety to a language and help us learn about different places and cultures.”

Ages 12-14:

Hannah notices that her friend Sam uses a wheelchair. She asks her mother about it and her mom says, “Some people need to use wheelchairs to move around, just like some people might need to wear glasses to see. Every person is unique and valuable in their own way.”

Ages 15-18:

During a discussion about current events, John remarks on the different political views within the group of friends. His dad suggests, “It’s good to listen respectfully to other viewpoints, even if you disagree. Understanding others’ perspectives helps us to learn, grow, and value differences.”

Educating children about the diversity in the world will help them appreciate, respect and value the differences among people.