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Stereotypes
Hoffman, M. (1994). Amazing grace. New York: Penguin Young Readers
Group.

In this book, Grace, the main character loves stories, whether

they are from books, movies, or the kind her grandmother tells.
So when she gets a chance to play a part in Peter Pan, she
desires the role of Peter Pan. This book focuses on the issue of
gender stereotyping.

Bloom, P. (Speaker). (2014, November 14). Playing with perceptions.

Why do we create stereotypes? Podcast retrieved from
http://www.npr.org/programs/ted-radio-hour/358360814/playingwith-perceptions

Psychologist Paul Bloom explains why prejudice is natural,

rational, and even moral. The key is to understand why we
depend on it, and recognize when it leads us astray.

Jones, Sarah. (Speaker). (2014, November 14). Playing with

Perceptions. Whats the line between stereotyping, celebrating
culture? Podcast retrieved from http://www.npr.org/programs/tedradio-hour/358360814/playing-with-perceptions

Sarah Jones is a playwright and performer that focuses on

personas. Through these personas, she explores the fine line
between stereotyping and celebrating different ethnic groups.

http://www.reducingstereotypethreat.org/

This is website that was created by two social psychologists as a

resource for faculty, teachers, students, and the general public
interested in the phenomenon of stereotype threat. The website
offers summaries of research on stereotype threat and discusses
unresolved issues and controversies in the research literature.
There are also research-based suggestions for reducing the
negative consequences of stereotyping, particularly in academic
settings.

Hopkins, Gary. (2016). Education world. Bursting stereotypes: Lesson

plan. Retrieved from
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/03/lp294-01.shtml

This is a lesson plan that is aimed from students in grades 3-5.

Balloons serve as a conduit in this lesson in which students
burst stereotypes that unfairly label individuals or groups.

Schiers, Laura. (2011, June 7). Utah education network. Dangers of

labeling and stereotyping: Lesson plan. Retrieved from
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=28759

This lesson discusses the dangers of labeling and stereotyping

ourselves and people around us. It also discusses ways that we
can avoid those behaviors.

Berry, Joy. The Human Race Club: The Unforgettable Pen Pal. Produced
by Bridgestone Multimedia, Inc., 30 min., 1998. Videocassette.
ASIN B000007QXM.

This video will help kids learn about the negative effects of
stereotyping. It will also teach them the importance of forming
their opinions about other intelligently.

Bradley, K. (2006). Ballerino Nate. New York: The Penguin Group.

This book would aid in breaking gender stereotyping within

schools, especially with younger students. It would allow
students to see that there is no such thing as a girl or boy
activity or hobby.