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The article "Building a Classroom Library Based on Multicultural Principles: A Checklist for Future K–6 Teachers" by Kristina M. Howlett and Heather D. Young emphasizes the importance of creating inclusive classroom libraries that reflect the diverse backgrounds of students. It provides a practical checklist to guide educators in selecting literature that promotes cultural awareness and inclusivity

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Howlett, K. M., & Young, H. D. (2019). Building a Classroom Library Based on Multicultural Principles: A Checklist for Future K-6 Teachers. Multicultural Education, 26(3–4), 40–46.

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Showcasing the cultural significance and diversity of fry bread within Native American communities, highlighting its role in family, tradition, and history. 

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Use stories like Fry Bread, Last Stop on Market Street, and Hair Love to introduce cultural identity and empathy.

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books,  Fry Bread, Last Stop on Market Street, and Hair Love 

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Explore holidays around the world (Lunar New Year, Diwali, Kwanzaa) through books, crafts, and music.

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Include projects like Chinese brush painting, Indigenous dot art, or Mexican papel picado.

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Count with songs in different languages and explore global weather, animals, or food using real-world examples.

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Learn Japanese Numbers 1-10 - Japanese Number Song - FunNihongo

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Integrating Multicultural curriculum study 

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Integrating Multicultural curriculum study 

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The study suggests that integrating multicultural literature and reflective discussions into the curriculum can effectively enhance cultural awareness and empathy among elementary students. It underscores the need for educators to provide sustained and meaningful multicultural education that goes beyond surface-level cultural traits.

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Sarraj, H., Bene, K., Li, J., & Burley, H. (2015). Raising Cultural Awareness of Fifth-Grade Students through Multicultural Education: An Action Research Study. Multicultural Education, 22(2), 39–45.

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Label classroom items in English and students' home languages. Greet students with multilingual hellos.

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Offer multiple ways to show learning: storytelling, drawing, movement, or building.

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Invite students to share something special from their culture (tradition, song, food, etc.).

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​"From Theory to Practice: Dos of Culturally Responsive Teaching in Teacher Education Programs" by Madalina Tanase and Dilek Kayaalp (2024) examines how teacher candidates develop cultural competence over time. The study involved interviews with three teachers, three teacher educators, and six university professors in Florida over a 12-month period. The researchers identified 26 categories from the data, highlighting that teacher candidates enhance their understanding of culturally responsive education, when explicitly taught about the cultural contexts of society.

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Madalina Tanase, & Dilek Kayaalp. (2024). From Theory to Practice: Dos of Culturally Responsive Teaching in Teacher Education Programs. Journal of Education, 204(4), 790–802. https://doi.org/10.1177/00220574231221164

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Integrate cultural music and dances into transition times and morning meetings.

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1. Greeting: Students and teachers greet one another by name.

2. Sharing: Students share information about important events in their lives. Listeners often offer empathetic comments or ask clarifying questions.

3. Group activity: Everyone participates in a brief, lively activity that fosters group cohesion and helps students practice social and academic skills (for example, reciting a poem, dancing, singing, or playing a game).

4. Morning message: Students read and interact with a short message written by their teacher. The teacher crafts the message to help students focus on the work they’ll do in school that day.

When incorporating culturally responsive activities and greetings this helps to empower students through diversity!

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Co-create classroom norms like “We all belong” and “We respect all families.”

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Include dolls, books, puzzles, and posters that reflect race, culture, disability, and family diversity.

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Display students and there work around the classroom. Something else is to display their hopes and dreams for the year or even ask family members to provide photos so they can feel reflected in the classroom.

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Invite families to share stories, crafts, or recipes from their heritage.

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Assign “My Family Traditions” posters or books for students to complete with their families.

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Welcome guest speakers from diverse backgrounds to share about their work and culture.

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Host multilingual story times, cultural potlucks, or parent-teacher events with translation support.

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Preparing for family and community engagement 

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Preparing for family and community engagement 

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This commentary examine the critical role of preparing educators to engage effectively with families and communities.

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Caspe, M., & Hernandez, R. (2024). From Classroom to Community: A Commentary on Preparing Educators for Family and Community Engagement. JOURNAL OF TEACHER EDUCATION. https://doi.org/10.1177/00224871241259782

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Caspe, M., & Hernandez, R. (2024). From Classroom to Community: A Commentary on Preparing Educators for Family and Community Engagement. JOURNAL OF TEACHER EDUCATION. https://doi.org/10.1177/00224871241259782

Howlett, K. M., & Young, H. D. (2019). Building a Classroom Library Based on Multicultural Principles: A Checklist for Future K-6 Teachers. Multicultural Education, 26(3–4), 40–46.

Madalina Tanase, & Dilek Kayaalp. (2024). From Theory to Practice: Dos of Culturally Responsive Teaching in Teacher Education Programs. Journal of Education, 204(4), 790–802. https://doi.org/10.1177/00220574231221164

Sarraj, H., Bene, K., Li, J., & Burley, H. (2015). Raising Cultural Awareness of Fifth-Grade Students through Multicultural Education: An Action Research Study. Multicultural Education, 22(2), 39–45.