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Multicultural Literature Circles
Read books by different authors from many cultures, like Esperanza Rising. Talk about the characters and their backgrounds to learn about different cultures.

Multiple Historical Viewpoints
Learn about events like Thanksgiving from different sides, such as Native American and colonial views. Use stories and documents from many voices.

Global STEM Contributions
Discover scientists and math ideas from around the world, like Katherine Johnson and Chinese math. Learn how different cultures helped build science and math.

Cultural Holiday Comparisons
Study how different cultures celebrate holidays like Lunar New Year, Diwali, or Eid. Share what you learn with the class.

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Funds of Knowledge Approach
Use what students know from home, like cooking or music, to help with lessons. This makes learning easier and more interesting.

Language Scaffolding
Help students who are learning English with sentence starters, word lists, and pictures. Let them use their first language when it helps.

Multiple Intelligences Instruction
Teach in different ways, like using pictures, music, or hands-on activities, so all students can learn better.

Cultural Storytelling
Use stories and traditions from students’ cultures in reading and social studies lessons.

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Representation in Classroom Decor
Put up pictures, flags, and signs that show the cultures of the students in the classroom.

Inclusive Morning Meetings
Start the day with greetings in different languages and talk about feelings and culture.

Student-Created Identity Projects
Let students share their family traditions or culture through art or presentations.

Affirmation & Norm Charts
Make class rules together like “We respect everyone” and remind the class often.

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Family Culture Nights
Invite families to share their food, music, and traditions at school events.

Community Guest Speakers
Bring in local leaders or experts to talk about culture and history.

Cultural Parent Surveys
Ask families about their languages and traditions at the start of the year.

Collaborative Projects
Work with local groups to learn about community history or help with cultural projects.