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Using critical thinking to focus on specific readings or historical events grows awareness.

1. Analyze readings

Compare different cultural stories and the experiences/ traditions

2. Focus on historical events

American Revolution- focusing on enslaved African Americans and Native Americans

3. Use fun, diverse voices

reading children's books, create different voices for students to connect more with the book

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Using their own life experiences, students can share information about their cultural backgrounds. This creates a safe environment for giving and receiving new information.

1. Language inclusion

create projects in native languages

don't deter students from communicating in their language

2. Sharing activities

"Just Like Me'' activity- students find a peer who shares the same interest or life experiences

have students share a story about traditions and heritage

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Fostering a Multicultural Classroom Environment 

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Fostering a Multicultural Classroom Environment 

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Visuals are a good way to celebrate different communication and traditions. Having a space to explore cultural differences builds relationships with others.

1. Cultural books

"Bee-Bim-Bap" by Linda Sue Park

"What Do You Celebrate?" by Whitney Stewart

2. Cultural Corner

all about me posters

multiple language visuals

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Fostering a Multicultural Classroom Environment

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Building a well-diverse and friendly community where everyone is welcomed, students will thrive both socially and academically.

1. Cultural events

potlucks- bring food from your culture to share

field trips- take a trip to a museum or an interactive site

2. Multicultural celebration

heritage months - Black History Month, Diwali, Mexican Independence

cultural passports- have students walk around and learn about different cultures, then give a stamp on their "passport"