Little Justice Leaders Blog
Help Kids (and Yourself) Understand Different Kinds of Elections in the U.S.
by Gabby Cushman How to explain election types and why they’re all critical The month of August marks the final handful of primary elections throughout the United States, leading up to the midterm elections occurring this November. Voting is essential now more...
A guide to cruelty-free products in your home
by Gabby Cushman The products you choose to spend your money on can make a big difference for animals around the world As we wrap up last month’s theme on animal protection, a great way to continue your advocacy in your daily life is switching over to using...
Why You Should Consider Keeping Your Family Cat Inside
by Gabby Cushman The risks to your pet- and the local ecosystem- are more significant than you may realize This July, our theme is focused on animal protection, which involves advocating for better treatment of our non-human friends. Animals need social justice just...
How to introduce disability justice to your kids
by Gabby Cushman The story of one girl’s fight for disability rights July is Disability Pride Month, a celebratory month that often goes overlooked by people outside the disabled community. It recognizes the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July...
5 tips for talking to children about Roe v. Wade
by Gabby Cushman How to take a complex current event and turn it into an educational moment for young people With the recent overturning of Roe v Wade, conversations about reproductive rights have flooded our everyday lives. It’s safe to assume that children will also...
Supporting Children’s Critical Thinking & Media Literacy Skills by Starting with Ourselves – Part Two
by Katie Moran Young people often highlight what we as adults take for granted or accept as fact without fully processing the “why” or “how” behind it all. We are confronted with it when they ask us a question and we realize that we don’t have an answer. I have often...
Supporting Children’s Critical Thinking & Media Literacy Skills by Starting with Ourselves – Part One
by Katie Moran Take a moment to consider how you would answer the question, “When are you confident that something you have read or heard is true?” My all-time favorite response came from a sixth grade student years ago when they responded, “Ugh! I don’t know! Why is...
Books to Celebrate and Honor Women’s History and Contemporary Experiences All Year Long
by Katherine Moran When I was a fifth grade social studies teacher I would often begin the year by asking my students to brainstorm a list of important and influential people, past and present. Year after year the figures the students listed would rarely be women and...
4 tips to diversify your classroom holiday celebrations
How teachers can to bring more diversity into a classroom when it comes to holiday celebrations by Shelby Kretz During the month of December, many teachers want to decorate their classroom and celebrate the holidays. However, it’s important to be inclusive and...