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To create a diverse classroom we can include different multicultural books for our students! When students dive into books, they can step into someone else's shoes.

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This is a list of multicultural books for children - picture books through elementary chapter books. A good multicultural book should:
- present the character's culture accurately and sensitively;
- feature marginalized protagonists or protagonists of color;
- empower children of different ethnic backgrounds;
- have strong literary merit.

Books that do not meet these criteria are subject to removal from this list, as there are many books out there that feature characters of ethnicity, but are not respectful toward their culture.

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451 books based on 353 votes: Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan, The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi, Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale by John St...

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Students can use case studies in class to analyze different impacts through social studies. Allowing students to step in and read through material, to use critical thinking skills, can be a big benefit later in school.

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Edited by Linda Bennett and Elizabeth R. Hinde

At a time when social studies is being curtailed in elementary schools, the contributors to this book show that it is still possible to teach social studies very well. The key strategy is one of effective integration, which requires significant planning and pedagogical knowledge, but has a tremendous payoff.

The contributors to this book identify the foundations of effective integration, outline strategies for achieving this goal, and present case studies of successful integration at different elementary grade levels. The book includes model lessons that advance the objectives of the recently published C3 Framework, as well as those of the national social studies standards and the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy. This book is a vital resource for elementary teachers, teacher educators, teacher candidates, curriculum directors, and professional development supervisors.

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Becoming Integrated Thinkers: Case Studies in Elementary Social Studies

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Edited by Linda Bennett and Elizabeth R. Hinde At a time when social studies is being curtailed in elementary schools, the contributors to this book show that it is still possible to teach social studies very well. The key strategy is one of effective integration, which requires significant planning and pedagogical knowledge, but has a tremendous payoff.

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Teaching from multiple perspectives about different historical events can engage and immerse students into the curriculum!

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Students can work on different standards at one time by diving into a art project that is based around how America first started the colonies. They can create a poster for WW2, and act out different sides and express what they learn about through acting.

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Any all curriculum can be adapted for the needs of any student. Differentiating instruction is just that: leveling the material to the level of the students academic progress level.

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Differentiation means tailoring instruction to meet individual needs. Whether teachers differentiate content, process, products, or the learning environment, the use of ongoing assessment and flexible grouping makes this a successful approach to instruction.

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Making the instruction relevant to the student will create a space for them to grow to relate to what they are learning. Include the students background to lead to an inclusive diverse classroom.

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Culturally Relevant Pedagogy - Professional Learning (CA Dept of Education)

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Culturally Relevant Pedagogy helps students to uphold their cultural identities while developing fluency in at least one other culture.

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Students can work together in different groups in different levels. For example, the teacher can assign different students animals so they do not know if they are a higher or a lower level learner. This way, teacher can create homogenous and heterogenous groups based on students' interests.

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Students can engage in projects that they lead based on their backgrounds and interests. This will provide students' with an ownership mindset that will lead in productive groups.

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Student-Centered Learning: It Starts With the Teacher

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Teachers encourage student-centered learning by allowing students to share in decisions, believing in their capacity to lead, and remembering how it feels to learn.

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The classroom will be adapted to the class. It will show interests and visuals to support and encourage learning.

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In the classroom we are establishing community norms. This means, we are respectful, kind, empathy, and inclusivity. Students are encouraged to share their perspectives and encourage others to share the community norms in or outside of the classroom.

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The teacher will model how to use inclusive language and encourage students to do the same with their peers. In our classroom we do not make assumptions about others, but ask kindly to find the correct answer.

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The language we use about disability can influence attitudes and impact people’s lives. Learn how to use inclusive language in your school.

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In our classroom, we celebrate cultural backgrounds. Throughout the school year, there is a food fair where students create a project board about them and bring a little bit of home to school if they choose to do so. We can learn a little bit about all of our students by celebrating what makes them who they are!

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Inviting community members into the learning and starting projects that implement different studies and benefit students. For example, students can work together with community members to create a garden to feed the elementary school.

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Once a month, the school opens up the cafeteria to the families and community to show their background through family feast! They bring the food to share with everyone to share a little about them. This is also a conversation starter for students! They have a paper and they are encouraged to find 8 people and write one thing about them about why they brought the dish they made. The individual will initial the paper.

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Parents will attend workshops with teachers to grow into the cultural awareness for the school plus learning how they can best support their student. At this workshop, parents will break off into groups with teachers and play games to get comfortable. They will then learn about how they can successfully support their student with their teacher!

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Parent and Teacher Workshops — Comprehensive Learning Services

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Dr. Chrisna believes that comprehensive support of children includes providing tools for parents and teachers. Therefore, we offer various parent and professional development workshops for teachers. Some include the following:

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We love feedback around here, especially our families. Families can use Class Dojo to communicate with their teacher to best support their student, cultural impacts, and meet needs working proactively. We believe every voice will be heard no matter what.

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