This document discusses economic class and how it affects children's understanding. It notes that children receive social messages about different types of work and the connection between material things and love. The document advocates for economic fairness, a welcoming community, equitable learning, non-classist interactions, and promoting appreciation of all. An activity is described where groups discuss myths about low-income families and ways to help others understand these myths are untrue.

1. Chapter 8 Economic Class

2. A child’s understanding Social messages about the “right” kind of work Messages about material things=love Entitlement and superiority = economic class Children have resiliency

3. How to have economic fairness Welcome and equitable learning community Foster nonclassist interactions Promote appreciation of all

4. Activity With 3 other people (groups of 4) look at page 109 Read the four myths surrounding people in low income families Discuss them and talk about ways you can help other people to understand that these are not true