Are you trying to build an inclusive and culturally responsive classroom? The numerous cross-curricular diversity activities, multicultural lesson plans, and literacy games in this book will save K-5 teachers and homeschooling parents hundreds of hours. Organized in an easy-to-use fashion, this manual will help educators to engage dual language learners and families, support the academic and social development of ESL students, and promote cultural awareness and understanding.
Written by a multicultural education expert and founder of www.LanguageLizard.com, this book provides the tools you need for culturally responsive teaching:
Comprehensive
Multicultural Lesson Plans
that meet Common Core Standards and include accommodations for ESL students. Themes include:
- Cultural Awareness and Diversity
- Folktales, Fables, Myths, and Legends
- Holidays/Festivals
10 Diversity Activities
Using Bilingual Books to Promote Literacy and Language Awareness
.
10
Games
from Around the World
Foods and Crafts
Diverse
Language Profiles
Unique Holidays
to Promote Multiculturalism and Literacy
Community-Building
Handouts
(Includes "Hello in Different Languages" handout)
Online Resources
and Links
Special Bonus Material
This book gives you the resources you need to embrace diversity in your educational environment.
"This is an amazing resource! . . . This book will be so useful to so many!"
- Caia Schlessinger, President of NJTESOL/NJBE