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Let students bring their world into the classroom. Whether it is something like a family recipe, a tradition, or something they help with at home. All of it can connect to what we are learning. It makes school feel more personal and shows students that who they are outside of school matters inside the classroom too.

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Giving Students Options to Show What They Know

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Giving Students Options to Show What They Know

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Not every kid shows what they have learned the same way and that is okay. Let them pick how they want to show what they know maybe it is a drawing,  a video or a regular test. The goal is to give them a chance to shine in a way that works for them.

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Give students a chance to share who they are. Whether it is a photo collage or a video let them create something that shows their culture and their background. We want to know what makes them who they are. It helps everyone learn more about each other and makes the classroom feel more connected.

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Once a week we sit in a circle and just talk about life, school, whatever is on their minds. It is a chance for everyone to feel heard and build trust. It is to remind each other that we are all in this together. It is not just a routine it is how we build real connections.

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Bringing in Books That Reflect Real Life

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Bringing in Books That Reflect Real Life

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Use stories that actually show the different cultures  and voices in your classroom. Books like Inside Out and Back Again help kids see themselves and each other in what they are reading. It makes class feel more real and way more meaningful.

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Go beyond the textbook and teach the stuff that actually matters like the Tulsa Race Massacre or Dolores Huerta’s fight for farmworkers. These stories help students see history from different perspectives and understand that there's more than one side to every story. It makes learning deeper and more real.

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Create lessons that connect across subjects like reading stories about migration and learning where those places are on a map. We should be making art that shows identity. It is all about helping students explore culture from different angles and showing them how everything connects.

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Showing That Science and Math Didn’t Just Start Here

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Showing That Science and Math Didn’t Just Start Here

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Bring in the brilliance from around the world like how algebra came from Persian mathematicians or what Ancient Egypt and China added to science. It helps students see that STEM is not just one story it is a mix of amazing ideas from all over the world.

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Making Sure the Walls Reflect the Kids in the Room

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Making Sure the Walls Reflect the Kids in the Room

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Put up books, posters, and artwork that actually look like your students their cultures, languages, families, and stories. When they see themselves around the room  it sends the message: you belong here.

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Make it a classroom norm to pronounce names correctly and use students’ chosen pronouns showing respect and dignity.

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Involve students in creating shared classroom values centered around inclusion, kindness, and respect.

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Recognize heritage months and cultural holidays through student led presentations, art projects, or classroom discussions.

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Invite families to share food, music, or stories from their heritage. These events build community and celebrate diversity.

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Bring in local cultural leaders, parents, or elders to share traditions, stories, or practices with students.

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Use platforms like TalkingPoints or ClassDojo to communicate with families in their home language.

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Assign students to interview a family member about their cultural background and present it to the class.