Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

2 years & up. Come join the fun as you learn with the Kaplan Kids. Add excitement to circle time, storytelling, language lessons and more. Our adorable puppets have their own personalities plus they include diversity and inclusion. Each puppet is 14" long with a working mouth, and movable arms and legs. They have permanently stitched features and are made of soft plush durable polyester that is easy to clean and maintain.

Who is ready for an international adventure? The China Cultural Carpet transforms a part of your classroom into a colorful, welcoming space with warm, detailed icons celebrating Chinese New Year. The cheerful illustrations and patterns encourage free play and thoughtful exploration of multicultural lessons and stories. Crafted from 100% stain-resistant nylon with non-skid backing, the carpet is treated to guard against odor, mildew, mold, stains, and static shock. Class I Flammability Rating and… More »

Who is ready for an international adventure? The Mexico Cultural Carpet transforms a part of your classroom into a colorful, welcoming space with cultural icons of Mexican culture on a vivid Maya blue background. The bright illustrations and patterns encourage free play and thoughtful exploration of multicultural lessons and stories. Crafted from 100% stain-resistant nylon with non-skid backing, the carpet is treated to guard against odor, mildew, mold, stains, and static shock. Class I Flammability… More »

Who is ready for an international adventure? The India Cultural Carpet transforms a part of your classroom into a colorful, welcoming space with the rich, inviting patterns found in Indian mosaics. The detailed illustrations and patterns encourage free play and thoughtful exploration of multicultural lessons and stories. Crafted from 100% stain-resistant nylon with non-skid backing, the carpet is treated to guard against odor, mildew, mold, stains, and static shock. Class I Flammability Rating and… More »

Who is ready for an international adventure? The Africa Cultural Carpet transforms a part of your classroom into a colorful, welcoming space with vivid animal motifs and patterns from local fabrics. The bold illustrations and patterns encourage free play and thoughtful exploration of multicultural lessons and stories. Crafted from 100% stain-resistant nylon with non-skid backing, the carpet is treated to guard against odor, mildew, mold, stains, and static shock. Class I Flammability Rating and… More »

12 months & up. Excellent for creative role-play, career, and cultural awareness activities. These 8 puppets have appropriate outfits which illustrate different occupations. Set includes: doctor, chef, fireman, postal worker, construction worker, farmer, veterinarian, and policeman. 12"L.

3 years & up. A multicultural musical journey begins with easy-to play rhythm instruments -- handmade by artisans in Africa, South America, and the South Pacific. The instruments were chosen for their distinct sound that help create interesting music and encourage listening and playing together. Includes caxixi shaker, fire-burned gourd drum and gourd shaker, paddle drum, egg shaker, bamboo scraper, pair of wood claves, frog rasp and sturdy canvas bag. Due to availability, instruments may vary.

3 years & up. Introduce children to the joy of music with this comprehensive 25-Player Rhythm Band Kit. Features 10 engaging instruments that encourage rhythm, coordination, and creative expression. This kit is designed to inspire group play and develop early musical skills in a fun, interactive way. Includes: 3 jingle sticks, 2 pairs of tap-tap blocks, 2 pairs of sand blocks, 2 frame drums, 6 pairs of rhythm sticks, 1 cymbal, 4 wrist bells, 1 triangle, 2 crow sounders, 2 pairs of maracas and… More »

3 years & up. This beautifully made set of musical instruments invites children to explore other cultures using music, sounds, textures and rhythm. Includes 4 den den drums, 2 wooden fiddle sticks, a piccolo block with mallet, confetti bells, bell jingle, 3 way scraper, and more. Instruments stored in a colorful fabric bag.

Bilingual Carpet Seating Squares can be used to learn both English and Spanish. The vividly colored pictures provide the perfect way for children to learn the Spanish and English word for the image. Proudly made in the U.S.A., these squares are durably designed to provide a life time of learning and fun! Set includes eighteen squares. Each square measures 12" x 12".

2 years & up. These puppets are a great way for children of all ages to learn about diversity through interaction and play. This set of eight puppets represents four multicultural groups of children with aspects of their culture represented in their clothing designs. Use these puppets in the classroom for a fun lesson about diversity and inclusion. For further learning, discuss the cultures these puppets represent and the history of their clothing. Puppets measure 12" long and are 10"… More »

4 years & up. Introduce your children to a variety of instruments with these durable Multicultural Instruments for Rhythm and Music Learning. This wonderful set of instruments promotes dexterity, fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and sensory learning. Children will experience sounds and rhythms from different cultures with this 13 piece set. Encourage children to follow along with a rhythm you create or make their own. This set includes two Damroos, pair of ankle bells, agogo bells,… More »

3 years & up. Each book in the set represents a variety of formats from popular fictional stories to informative, content specific books that develop language, vocabulary and comprehension skills. Perfect for providing read aloud experiences to children whose native language is Spanish.Includes best practices guide for instructional support. Note: Each book in this set was selected to enhance the lessons provide in both Nemours® Reading BrightStart! programs. The set can also be used in any classroom.