Use books about different cultures:

• Include books like "Inside Out and Back Again" (Thanhha Lai) or "Esperanza Rising" (Pam Muñoz Ryan).

• Talk about culture, moving to another country, different languages people speak.

Teach History with different viewpoints:

• Teach U.S. history by including the voices of groups like Native Americans and African Americans.

• Use original documents that show how people from different backgrounds experienced events.

• Create Lessons About World Cultures:

• Make lessons around topics like “Family Traditions Around the World” in social studies or language arts.

• Let students share their own family traditions and experiences.

Support Multiple Languages:

• Give students translated materials or word lists in their home language.

• Celebrate and use students' home languages in class activities.

Use what students know about their culture:

• See students' cultural backgrounds as strengths.

• Ask them to talk to family members and share traditions or cultural activities in class.

Teach in Ways That Match Students Learning Styles:

• Some students learn better in groups, others on their own. Use both styles depending on what fits best.

• Give help through pictures, videos, or speaking, not just reading and writing.

Let students have a say:

• Let students choose topics related to their cultures Allow students to pick topics about their own culture for projects.

• Support some activities like storytelling or sharing personal identity.

Use Examples that matter to students:

• Connect school subjects to things students already know or experience.

• In math, use patterns from different cultures, like Mexican cloth designs or Mandala designs.

Show a variety of Cultures in the Classroom:

• Put up signs in different languages, pictures of diverse role models, and maps of the world.

• Make sure images are respectful and don’t use stereotypes.

Create Classroom Rules Together:

• Work with students to build shared rules that focus on respect, kindness, and including everyone.

• Make a class agreement or “Social Contract” that everyone helps create.

Use Clear and Respectful Language:

• Don’t use sayings or slang that might confuse English learners.

• Use kind language and make sure to say students’ names correctly.

Share Different Cultural Stories:

• Set aside time for students to talk about their holidays, traditions, or family stories.

• Let other students ask questions to learn more and build connections and empathy.

Family Culture Nights:

• Have events where families bring food, music, or crafts to share.

• Celebrate the different cultures in your school community.

Cultural Guest Speakers:

• Invite community members, parents, or elders to talk about their culture.

• Help students see how what they learn connects to real life.

Workshops for Parents:

• Give sessions for parents about how culture is part of learning.

• Share information in different languages so all families can join.

Community Learning Projects:

• Work with local cultural groups or nonprofits.

• Do projects that teach students about helping others and learning from different cultures.