Teacher and Parent Guide
Ritu in the Sun is a picture book that explores colorism, self-acceptance, family relationships and the importance of recognising beauty in every skin tone.
Suggested ways to use the worksheets:
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Ages 5–6: Read questions aloud, encourage drawing and accept spoken answers.
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Ages 7–8: Encourage full sentences and ask children to point to evidence in the illustrations or story.
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Age 9: Extend answers with explanations, examples and personal reflections
- For sensitive discussions: Emphasise that no skin colour is better or worse than another. Invite children to share ideas without asking anyone to speak on behalf of a culture or group.
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