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Students read books by diverse authors (e.g., The Name Jar, Inside Out and Back Again) and discuss cultural identity, traditions, and global perspectives. This promotes empathy and critical thinking while connecting reading to real-world issues.

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Incorporate events like the Haitian Revolution, Apartheid, or the Harlem Renaissance into social studies units to explore different cultural narratives and historical contributions from around the world.

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Use math word problems based on global traditions, such as calculating measurements in traditional cooking or exploring geometric patterns in African textiles or Islamic mosaics.

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Highlight contributions from underrepresented scientists like Katherine Johnson, George Washington Carver, or Ibn al-Haytham. Discuss how cultural knowledge, such as Indigenous farming or astronomy, shapes scientific understanding.

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Use students’ home experiences (e.g., cooking, caretaking, construction) as resources for lesson content and classroom discussions. This helps affirm their backgrounds and build meaningful connections to learning.

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Offer multiple formats for demonstrating understanding (e.g., video, poster, written response, or oral presentation) to honor different communication styles and cultural strengths.

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Allow students to use their home language for brainstorming or prewriting. Pair English resources with translated versions or visuals to increase access for multilingual learners.

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Incorporate oral traditions, music, or call-and-response formats into lessons to reflect culturally familiar modes of expression and build engagement.

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Create a display where students contribute items, photos, or drawings related to their culture, heritage, or values. Update it monthly to spotlight different backgrounds and lived experiences.

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Collaboratively build classroom agreements that honor respect, empathy, and safe expression. Teach students to use inclusive language and support one another across cultural lines.

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Have students share the story of their name and help classmates learn proper pronunciation. This practice fosters respect and celebrates identity from day one.

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Use visuals, flags, or inspirational quotes from different cultures. Create a cozy, flexible layout that encourages collaboration and reflects student input.

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Host an evening where families bring food, music, and traditions to share. Students can present cultural projects, and families get to celebrate diversity together.

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Invite family or community members to speak about their jobs, traditions, or migration stories. This validates family voices and strengthens school-community ties.

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Bilingual Storytime or Home Language Projects

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Bilingual Storytime or Home Language Projects

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Encourage families to participate in storytelling sessions or record stories in their home language. These can be shared in class to celebrate linguistic diversity.

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Partner with local cultural organizations or businesses to co-create service projects, field trips, or mentorships that reflect and serve the community.