Kids often draw self-portraits that don’t look like them, due to internalization of norms (as I have to be thin, have straight hair, etc.).
What can teachers do to help their students, draw themselves, and others, more authentically? Doman offers several practical strategies for helping kids “slow down the looking,” so they can see and draw differences.
For additional tips on supporting kids to see in “more color-expansive ways,” download this comprehensive action guide from EmbraceRace, a nonprofit that provides resources for parents who want to raise their children to be more thoughtful and informed about race.
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