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During music time, explore music from different cultures. This can help widen children's variety of music and help them learn about different instruments used in other cultures.

Christian Friedrich Ludwig Buschmann invented the first harmonica, which originated in China. At the time, others were working on it.

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While learning of the different tools used to measure items, talk about those who invented the items that are used widely today.

William Bedwell invented the first ruler in the 17th century.

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Capoeira which was originated in Brazil incorporates several different components that can transfer to other aspects of today's world. Capoeira incorporates martial arts, dance, and choreography.

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Marie Maynard Daly discovered high cholesterol and clogged arteries. She was an African-American woman who studied at Queens College, City of University of New York.

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Family boards will help the educators learn about the families. This involves who lives in the home and what traditions they have.

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Have children and their families make a meal together. Ask the families to send in pictures of them making the meal together and the recipe. Talk about when they started having the meal as a family and the significance it has to their families.

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Learn words in the student's home language. This will help bridge the gap in learning and teaching the students. It will also help them build a relationship with the educator. Knowing that their teacher is willing to try to learn their language to help them learn will help them feel welcomed in the classroom.

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Use the cultural backgrounds in the classroom to help teach the lessons. Incorporating their backgrounds the educator is making the lessons more real life and meaningful to the students.

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Each student will be given a worksheet with questions describing who they are, what their family traditions are, and what religion they are. The pages will be posted on a board for students to look at. If a student chooses to they do not have to post their name on the page.

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In the classroom, there should be pictures or posters of different cultural figures throughout time. Students need to know that the educator is welcoming of all races and cultures. See multicultural figures it helps students know that they will be learning of all cultures not just one.

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Use books that are relevant to those in the classroom. Using books that relate to one culture will be discriminating against other cultures around the world.

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Use multiple languages in the classroom if at all possible. Try to learn the language of the different cultures in the classroom. Even if there is only one language in the room if you know another language use it when possible. This will help open the option for other students to show what they know in another language and to also hear different ways to speak to others they may encounter.

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Have adults that are in the student's lives come in and share a special day or tradition they celebrate that may be different than the normal traditions in the community.

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Keep communication open with families. Let them know how their students are doing in the classroom, what is being worked on, things that they may be struggling with. Talk with the parents about home life and how they are doing. Acknowledge accomplishments the family has done recently.

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Share resources with families that they may need. Share things that are happening in the community to help broaden both student's and families views of other cultures.

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Let parents and students come in with a dish they have made and have a night where there is a potluck and maybe an activity. This can help families be introduced to each other and to collaborate. It can also help families find ways to share resources.