Toolkit to Bridging Gaps by

Strategy 1

jocelynthaynes — 2025-04-25 17:07:52 UTC

To integrate multicultural perspectives in subjects like math, the educator could use money to discuss and learn about the value of currency from other cultures. They could learn how to convert U.S. currency into that countries currency.

Strategy 2

jocelynthaynes — 2025-04-27 03:43:03 UTC

Create a space for students to be exposed to diverse cultures by having students do a social studies project where they present their culture to the class, telling about customs and traditions. Also discussing similarities they share with other cultures.

Strategy 3

jocelynthaynes — 2025-04-27 03:51:47 UTC

Provide a diverse set of multicultural literature for to students to not only learn about other cultures but to also have access to books from their own culture. Some book examples are "Our Diversity Makes Us Stronger", by Elizabeth Cole, "Rainbow Fish", by Marcus Pfister and "Hair Love", by Mathew A. Cherry and Vashti Harrison.

Strategy 4

jocelynthaynes — 2025-04-27 12:08:17 UTC

Discuss with students historical events like Brown vs Board of Education Supreme Court case in 1954, where the segregation of public school were now outlawed in the United States(“BROWN V. BOARD: Timeline of School Integration in the U.S.,” n.d.). As a class, create a timeline from this moment to date of how diversity came about in public schools.

Strategy 1

jocelynthaynes — 2025-04-27 12:14:45 UTC

Give students the opportunity to take ownership of their learning experience by asking them what cultures interest them and creating a lesson plan to learn about those cultures and their backgrounds.

Strategy 2

jocelynthaynes — 2025-04-27 12:18:02 UTC

Create a learning environment where all students have equal and equitable access to learning(National Equity Project, n.d.). This can be done by making sure assignments accessible with or without technology as all students do not have access to the internet or laptops outside of school.

Strategy 3

jocelynthaynes — 2025-04-27 12:21:38 UTC

Be well informed about and get to know students and their families. Be aware of cultural holidays and traditions so they are acknowledged and respected in the classroom.

Strategy 4

jocelynthaynes — 2025-04-27 12:23:32 UTC

Encourage open discussions about diversity and cultural awareness with students, allowing them share about their culture and encourage students to teach each other about their backgrounds.

Strategy 1

jocelynthaynes — 2025-04-27 12:40:14 UTC

When setting up the classroom, include artwork from different cultures and backgrounds throughout the classroom. Introduce them to students and provide a brief explanation about the art and what it means.

Strategy 2

jocelynthaynes — 2025-04-27 12:42:53 UTC

During holidays, encourage students to share their diverse holiday traditions and what holidays they celebrate. Acknowledge those holidays within the classroom.

Strategy 3

jocelynthaynes — 2025-04-27 12:46:52 UTC

Create a learning environment where students feel safe, heard and seen, reguardless of their race or cultural background. Acknowledging differences like hair textures and styles, and clothing.

Strategy 4

jocelynthaynes — 2025-04-27 13:41:35 UTC

When arranging classroom seats, consider grouping students of diverse backgrounds together. This foster students engagement, collaborations and conversation among students.

Strategy 1

jocelynthaynes — 2025-04-27 14:01:42 UTC

At the beginning of the school year, have students do an " All About Me" sheet where they share things about themselves and their families. This helps learn about the whole students, their families and their diverse backgrounds.

Strategy 2

jocelynthaynes — 2025-04-27 14:10:49 UTC

Reach out to families in the beginning of the school establishing communication, keeping families updated on school activities, student progress and community events throughout the school year.

Strategy 3

jocelynthaynes — 2025-04-27 14:14:18 UTC

Host a multicultural night where students and families from diverse backgrounds can share information about their culture to include foods, traditional clothing and holidays.

Strategy 4

jocelynthaynes — 2025-04-27 14:18:47 UTC

Reach out to local community programs and business to collaborate on how to be a resource to students and their families.