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We are going to explore lots of different ways to incorporate multicultural perspectives and content in different subjects and in different ways that we teach.

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Section 1: Multicultural Literature

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"Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match" by Monica Brown

Because of Marisol's multifaceted history, she is occasionally made fun of and chastised for being Peruvian-Scottish American. But she also learns to value the ethnic distinctions that make her unique and to be authentic to herself.

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Create a small group to discuss, analyze and explore her language use (mixing Spanish and English), appearance, and wardrobe choices, as well as how others could interpret that. (Fox, P et al 2024)

Examine her feelings of annoyance, uncertainty, and maybe self-doubt.

Talk about the advantages of individuality and the uplifting effects of honoring your heritage.

Activity: Create a "Marisol Style Outfit"

Ask students to create a look that reflects their individual style by combining various colors and patterns.

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"All Food is Good Food" by Molli Jackson Ehlert

A book that shows different types of food from all over the world and different cultures.

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Have students cut out different food form magazines that they like and glue them to a paper plate. Display the art around the classroom.

Have students bring a special dish or dessert that is from their culture or has a family tradition meaning behind it.

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Discuss the life of Rosa Parks and what her role was during the Civil Rights Movement and show students how much of an impact that diverse leaders made in history.

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Assist students in comprehending how individuals from many backgrounds have battled for the right to equality.

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Find a read aloud story on YouTube to introduce her to the students and have them see why she is so important in history.

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Talk about fairness and how what standing up for your rights and what you believe in is important. Equality is so important and what Rosa Parks did was so brave.

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Have students create art posters about peace and equality for all.

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Introduce Christopher Colombus

Explore stories of Native Americans.

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Teach students respect on Native American History.

Discuss all perspectives in early American Discovery.

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Have students make a poster board or diorama showing how Native American life was like before the arrival of European Settlers.

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Show students the long journey that Christopehr Colombus and other explorers took on the journey to America.

Introduce students to different maps of Native American territories.

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Have students right a journey entry either as a Native American and what their everyday life was like before the arrival of European settlers. Or as a European settler and what it was like having to leave their home behind to a new country and new people.

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Have students make a family tree giving us an insight to their culture and have them share any traditions they have.

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Include authors from diverse races in your classroom library.

Have posters on your wall that show different races, cultures and equality.

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Cultural background surveys are a useful tool for teachers to learn about the distinct experiences, customs, and viewpoints of their pupils. These questionnaires may ask about cultural customs, significant holidays and events, languages used at home, and family heritage. (Flory et al 2024)

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Assessments of learning styles can be effective instruments for figuring out each student's individual preferences and strong points. Teachers are able to adjust their instruction to better engage and support each individual student by determining if they are visual, auditory, or kinesthetic learners. (Sisson 2022)

Every student feels noticed and empowered to thrive in a more inclusive classroom when teachers take the time to evaluate and value the diverse ways that students learn.

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When you include events that honor the students' many cultural backgrounds, such as appreciation weeks, awareness days, or holidays. This method gives children the chance to study and celebrate together while also normalizing cultural differences.

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Start the year off by embracing everyone and welcoming them. Make your students feel welcomed whether they are from different backgrounds or cultures. Set up a zero tolerance of bullying. Teach your students to have respect for others who are different than them so that those students know that your classroom is a safe place.

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Embrace the many different languages that are shared in your classroom and with your students. If you have a student who does not speak English having picture cards around the room would eb very helpful for them.

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Have students bring photos form home of them and their families where and hang them in the classroom for all to see the many different back grounds and cultures.

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Arranging multicultural days or evenings where family share traditional attire, music, dance, cuisine, and storytelling. This could be a recurring event that highlights many ethnic backgrounds.

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Technology can be hard for some parents to understand so setting up an event where parents are able to come, and you show them the ins and outs of their child's Chromebook to make sure they are getting assignments done. Or simply helping them set up communication apps like and email or DOJO.

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Having field trips and inviting parents to come as chaperones is a great way for teacher and parent bonding and communication.

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Open House is an event that happens in the Fall where parents are invited to come to the school and meet with their child's teacher, go over and questions or concerns and see any work their child has done so far.