Use Multicultural Books: Choose books by authors from different cultures and rotate them regularly throughout the school year. For example, feature new multicultural books each month to support ongoing curriculum integration and keep students engaged with fresh, inclusive stories. Example: Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña or Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai. These stories help students see themselves and others in what they read.

Teach History from Different Views: Share multiple sides of the same event. For example, teach about Columbus from both the European and Native American perspectives.

Math and Science from Around the World: Show how different cultures use math and science. Talk about African patterns, Mayan math, or Chinese inventions like paper.

Cultural Units and Projects: Let students research and present on different countries, languages, or holidays. This brings new voices into the classroom.

Learn About Students: Use surveys or “All About Me” posters to get to know students' backgrounds and interests.

Teach with Many Tools: Use pictures, hands-on activities, and group work to help different learners.

Use Respectful Language: Say students’ names the right way and avoid stereotypes. Show kindness and understanding in how you talk.

Let Students Share Stories: Allow students to share stories from their cultures—in English and their home languages. These stories can be shared during morning meetings, writing time, or designated storytelling sessions. Let them pick topics that matter to them. English and their home languages. Let them pick topics that matter to them.

Decorate with Diversity: Use posters, maps, and artwork from many cultures. Add student photos and home languages to the walls.

Say Good Morning in Many Languages: Use songs like “Good Morning” by Danny Go to greet students in different languages. It’s fun and builds curiosity.

Classroom Check-Ins: Give students time to share what they did over the weekend or something about their family.

Create Rules Together: Let students help make classroom rules that focus on kindness, respect, and listening.

Culture Sharing Days: Invite families to bring food, music, or stories from their cultures to share in class. These events can be held quarterly or aligned with cultural celebrations throughout the school year to enhance curriculum connections and student engagement. to share in class.

Family Projects: Let students ask their families about traditions or their names and share in class.

Community Helpers and Guests: Ask local leaders or parents to come speak about culture, jobs, or life stories.

Help for Families: Offer language help or parent nights with tips on school, tech, or homework support.