Celebrating Differences: Teaching Acceptance in 2nd Grade
Help me give my students books, classroom materials, and resources from Teachers Pay Teachers that reflect diverse cultures, amplify historically marginalized voices, and help us engage in meaningful conversations about racial justice and representation.
In our 2nd-grade classroom, kindness and acceptance are at the heart of everything we do. My goal is to introduce my young learners to books and materials that reflect the beautiful diversity of our world—different races, cultures, and traditions—and help them understand that everyone deserves respect, no matter the color of their skin.
Children at this age are naturally curious and open-minded.
With your support, I will provide engaging read-alouds and activities that spark meaningful conversations about race, identity, and inclusion. These books will feature characters from all backgrounds and teach important lessons about empathy, friendship, and fairness.
By surrounding my students with diverse stories and voices, I hope to help them see both themselves and others in the pages they read—and to grow into compassionate, respectful individuals who value differences and speak out against injustice.
Together, we can build a classroom where every child feels seen, heard, and valued.
More than a third of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT
• TPT
$100.00
2
$200.00
Jumbo People Shapes™
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$24.99
1
$24.99
Round Is a Tortilla: A Book of Shapes (paperback picture book) - A Latino Book of Concepts series
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$11.00
2
$22.00
A Kids Book About Voting (hardcover - civic engagement, student elections, voter registration, voting rights)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$20.00
1
$20.00
Ohana Means Family (hardcover picture book)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$19.00
1
$19.00
Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story (hardcover picture book)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$18.00
1
$18.00
Where Are You From? (hardcover picture book)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$16.00
1
$16.00
The Together Tree (hardcover picture book)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$16.00
1
$16.00
3D Learning LLF Welcome and Diversity Word Cloud Posters - Laminated 14x19.5 - Classroom Charts and Decorations, Back to School Supplies, Store Welcome Signs, Office Sign and Decor, Home Signage
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Crayola Crayons - Colors of the World, Set of 24
• Blick Art Materials
$2.46
6
$14.76
15-Minute Focus: Diversity, Bias, and Privilege: Addressing Racial Inequities to Create Inclusive Learning Environments
• Amazon Business
$13.40
1
$13.40
Materials cost
$380.14
Vendor shipping charges
$11.20
Sales tax
$29.65
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.70
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$456.69
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$80.59
Total project goal
$537.28
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$537.28
2 Donors
-$532.87
Donations toward project cost
-$456.69
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