understanding latino children and families. latino is the fastest growing population in oklahoma
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Understanding
Latino Children and
Families
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Latino is the fastest
growing population
in Oklahoma
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Hispanic or Latino ?
Latino or Mexican ?
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Culture is everything that makes a person.
It affects how you seeYOURSELF and OTHERS
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Culture
Beliefs
Attitudes
DecisionsFood
Language
Learn style
Family Dynamic
Child Bearing
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Some reasons for Immigration are…
-Poverty-War-Family pressure-Work
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Cultural Shock…
-Family Dynamic-Language-Sense of Community-Food-Sense of Belonging
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What kinds of barriers or challenges do you have with Latino Immigrant Children and Families?
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Possible characteristics of Immigrant Latino children and families….
-Stress-Depression-Timidity-Isolation-Irritability-Anxiety-Flexibility-Adaptability
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What can you do to help children and families feel welcome and accepted?
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Show respect: - Incorporate the child’s culture - Allow the use of Spanish - Contribute to their
• self-esteem • learning process• tolerance of others
differences
Show love and acceptance: - Be affectionate - Allow them to attach to at least
one special person - Give compliments
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Do not assume. - Always evaluate children’s behavior through their own culture - Evaluate your own biases
Ask questions: - Ask about cultural preferences - Ask parents how they do certain
things at home - Clarify values
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Learn basic Spanish: - The family and child will feel you are trying to connect with them - Show interest in learning
Have some Latino staff: - Creates trust - Opens communication
Translate materials/resources: - Culturally sensitive manner - Families will get more involved
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Add cultural elements to your setting:- Latino food in their menu- Magazines from different cultures- Hats of different cultures- Multi-ethnic dolls/puppets- Latino pretend food- Bilingual puzzles- Books (bilingual, no stereotypes)- Posters/visual materials with Latino children- Spanish music/songs and rhymes- Musical instruments (maracas, drums, guitars)
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The early childhood classroom constantly provides messages about WHAT the program values, and WHO is valued, from what hangs on the walls.
“Everyday is MULTICULTURAL
education day”
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Remember…
Every child, regardless of sex or race, needs to be loved, accepted and respected.
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Helping a child learn to socialize is essential.
Helping a child learn to write is essential.
Helping a child learn to read is essential.
But helping a child learn about one’s own culture is the first step in helping a child learn who he or she can become…
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Keila Garcia,Hispanic Services Coordinator
(405) 942-4179 / 1-800-962-2772
Oklahoma Child CareResource and Referral
Association