As early years practitioners, we need to be aware of these beliefs and discuss them openly, encouraging children to recognise that others may think differently.
All that we do and say and provide can make a difference to children's attitudes about others. Songs and stories have great power in communicating messages.
Case study
Kwame was aggressive to other children from the moment he joined the pre-school group. He grabbed toys from other children and hit or bit them if they tried to take them from him. When reprimanded, he shouted that people didn't like him because he was black - he was the only black child in the group.
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