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Activity: Read books with diverse characters and cultures.

Example:" All Are Welcome" by Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufman

Tip: Ask children to share their favorite parts or relate stories to their own lives.

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Activity: Learn and use key words or phrases from students’ home languages.

Tip: Label classroom items in multiple languages.

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Activity: Provide dolls, puzzles, and toys representing different races, abilities, and families.

Tip: Rotate items regularly to keep engagement high

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Activity: Families bring in food, clothing, music, or stories from their culture.

Tip: Create a “culture wall” to display items or photos.

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Activity: Explore holidays from students’ backgrounds (e.g., Lunar New Year, Ramadan, Diwali).

Tip: Include songs, food, or art from each celebration to help create a unique and memorable experience.

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Activity: Play music and teach dances from different countries. Example of a song I play for my students:"Greetings in Many Languages" by Ella Jenkins, which introduces children to different ways of saying hello from various cultures.

Tip: Encourage children to move freely and share how it makes them feel.

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Activity: Introduce art styles and techniques from around the world. Example: ''Create The Mexican Papel Picado by folding and cutting colored tissue paper into decorative shapes, or make paper marigolds.

Tip: Allow children to express their own interpretation of cultural art and have fun while learning new cultures.

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Activity: Invite families to share stories from their culture.

Tip: Use storytime to encourage listening, respect, and discussion.

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Activity: Mix children from different backgrounds for group activities.

Tip: Rotate groups to ensure all children interact with diverse peers.

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Activity: Let children choose activities that reflect diverse cultures (e.g., art, music, dramatic play).

Tip: Provide culturally diverse materials and props for play.

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Activity: Set up spaces with photos, books, and artifacts from various cultures.

Tip: Encourage children to explore and ask questions.

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Activity: Model inclusive language when referring to names, families, and traditions.

Tip: Correct gently and reinforce positive examples.

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Activity: Create visual posters emphasizing kindness, sharing, and celebrating differences.

Tip: Use children’s drawings to make it personal and engaging.

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Activity: Share newsletters with multicultural lesson highlights and solicit feedback from families.

Tip: Use multiple languages if needed.

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Activity: Invite local artists, storytellers, or cultural groups to visit the classroom.

Tip: Schedule a meeting once a month to maintain excitement.

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Activity: Take field trips to cultural centers, museums, or festivals.

Tip: Connect the experience to classroom discussions and activities.