This measure pertains to developmentally appropriate materials that portray different cultures, life roles, abilities and disabilities, and ethnicities in indoor environments. The equipment and materials must represent people in a non-stereotypical and culturally sensitive manner. Some examples are photos, posters, puppets, dolls, clothing, accessories, hats, kitchenware, books, advertisements, and more children see in their areas. The children should also be able to engage and interact using such equipment and materials.
Examples
In this section you will find videos, images, and/or documents that can be used to better understand this measure. These examples can also be used in conversations between mentors, directors, and/or teachers to discuss how the program's current practices compare to these examples.
