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Use books and stories from different cultural backgrounds

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Learn about why people from different cultures celebrate certain holidays or have special traditions. This helps children understand that there are many ways to do things and that every culture has a unique story.

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Create school projects that help students explore different parts of the world. This can be done by learning about the foods people eat, the clothes they wear, or the games they play.

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Show students how different cultures connect to every subject, not just social studies. This helps them see that multiculturalism is everywhere.

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See each student's background as a special gift. Encourage students to share their family's traditions, favorite holidays, or special ways of doing things.

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2) Work With Friends from Different Backgrounds

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2) Work With Friends from Different Backgrounds

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Help students work together in groups with classmates from different backgrounds. This helps them learn to be good teammates and understand each other better.

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Remember that every student learns differently. Give them a choice in how they show you what they know, like drawing a picture, telling a story, or making a model.

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Let students help make decisions for the classroom. When they feel like their ideas matter, they feel more a part of the class community.

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Fostering a Multicultural Classroom Environment

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Fostering a Multicultural Classroom Environment

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1) A Classroom That Looks Like Our World

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1) A Classroom That Looks Like Our World

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Make the classroom a "mirror" of your students and a "window" to the world. The things on the walls should show a wide variety of people and cultures.

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Use kind words and pay attention to how you say things. Always say students' names correctly and use words that include everyone.

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Make simple rules as a class about how to treat each other with respect. These rules should be easy to understand and follow.

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Have fun learning about and celebrating holidays from different cultures. This is a great way to show that you care about everyone's background. In December, you could make a list of all the different holidays people celebrate and do a fun craft or activity for each one.

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Invite families to come to school for special events where they can share their culture. This helps build a strong connection between home and school.

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Plan projects that have students learn about the people and places right in their own community. This shows them how diverse and interesting their neighborhood is.

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Give parents and guardians simple ways to get involved in the classroom. This shows them that you value their help and their culture.

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Make sure you talk with families in a way that is easy for them. Not everyone uses email or has the same schedule.