Kids are curious by nature. These fun activities are the perfect way to teach kids about different cultures around the world & get them excited about learning.
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Even though the world is becoming more diverse, intolerance still exists. It is important that parents teach their children about diversity and tolerance.
As parents, we want our kids to model kindness, understanding and empathy. In today’s diverse world, a large part of that is being aware and sensitive of other cultures. No matter the age of your children or the community in which you live, there are many opportunities to introduce and teach cultural diversity in a fun, respectful way.
Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. You’re sure to find any combination of these words being used to describe the important work of leveraging differences and cultivating a sense of belonging within organizations. But, do you honestly know what they mean? And if I asked, would you be able to distinguish
Enjoy these 10 posters on the Principles of Global Citizenship. Hang them up in your classroom or use them as an online teaching background for interesting, thought-provoking decor. What's included: 1 Reference for Principles of Global Citizenship 9 Posters: Diversity, Justice, Community, Equity, Advocacy, Peace, Empathy, Belonging, Abundance Posters include the word, definition, part of speech, and phonetic spelling *This product is a printable, non-editable PDF* ENJOY THESE PRODUCTS: Stay updated on upcoming holidays, festivals and celebrations with the Cultural Diversity Calendar including over 500 world holidays! Decorate with the World Explorer Classroom Decor Bundle For Customers: Check out the product preview and the "What's Included" section to see exactly what you're buying. I check TPT frequently and can answer any questions in the “Product Q & A” section. Follow my page. My followers are the first to know about new sales, freebies, and product launches. Click the green star next to my store logo to stay in-the-know! Your purchase gives you a single classroom license to distribute the resource for your classroom only. I work very hard to create products that suit the needs of teachers around the globe. If your colleagues are interested in this resource, please direct them to my store. Plus, they can snag the unit at a discount by clicking “buy additional licenses”. © 2020 Globally Taught All rights reserved by the author.
Americans say thanks a lot, but other cultures may have a deeper understanding of gratitude.
Happy new(ish) year everyone! As we kick off the new year, I have been fortunate enough to be thrown in a client space where equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) are constantly at the forefront of our working topics.
Merely wondering if we’ve been somewhat myopic in our understanding of what diversity really means. There are far more dimensions and aspects than we generally think about.
Recently I saw this infographic depicting an iceberg as a metaphor for culture- most of the culture is 'underwater' or rather, more in depth. It is a great graphic! However, at the elementary level, where young children are first being introduced to and learning about the concept of language and culture (often for the first time!) finding tangible, concrete aspects of culture to include in the classroom are key, in my opinion, and typically fall under the 'surface culture' part of the iceberg. As they gain experience and the mental ability to comprehend deeper culture as more than a fact about a group of people they have never met (such as concepts of self, attitudes, and such) these can be added into Spanish class. . One of the most tangible and authentic ways I have brought culture into my elementary classroom, which I believe hits both surface and deep culture at the same time, is the tradition of Ratoncito Pérez, the Tooth Mouse. It is a celebration of sorts, that wonderful and magical experience of losing a tooth, and a coming of age moment for little kiddos. Recognizing and celebrating it in Spanish class via an adorable mouse (not a fairy!) has always been the most remembered, understood and delightful aspects of culture my students interact with. And, because kiddos always have loose teeth or one has fallen out, Ratoncito Pérez is part of EVERY class! Talk about keeping something fresh in their minds! Here are ways I integrate Ratoncito Pérez in my classes: *Right from Kindergarten kiddos learn how to say 'Tengo un diente flojo' and 'Se me cayó un diente'... they are encouraged to share their 'tooth news' with me anytime *I have tooth chart posters featuring Ratoncito Pérez where I record each kiddo's name when he/she loses a tooth (they have to tell me in Spanish or their name doesn't go on the poster :) ) *I teach an entire theme about Ratoncito Pérez in Second Grade, where we read our book 'El diente de Javi' (see the link to our store at the end of this post) and then imagine what Ratoncito Pérez looks like (color and size) and what mode of transportation he uses to get around. After they have practiced this, they then write and illustrate three sentences describing him with this vocab. Super cute! *I hand out certificates celebrating the lost tooth *I read books I have collected over the years of various authors imagining adventures with Ratoncito Pérez-go to Amazon and type in 'Ratoncito Pérez' or 'Ratón Pérez'...a whole load of books will come up. My favorite is 'Cartas al Ratón Pérez'! (Note: most of these are in Spanish and with vocabulary far too advanced for my students to understand so I translate in my head and read it out loud in English) *I have printed out lots of illustrations from Google images over the years which I put around my classroom...he is always present! There are also two full length movies about Ratón Pérez made in Spain- if you are able to get ahold of a copy and can play it, what fun that is! And here's a great link of an article describing what el Ratoncito Pérez might "give" to children: https://www.heraldo.es/noticias/sociedad/2017/11/30/que-puede-regalar-ratoncito-perez-cuando-cae-diente-1209813-310.html If you are interested in integrating Ratoncito Pérez into your classroom and don't want to start from scratch, please check out our Activity Pack in our store on TpT! It is full of printable activities, posters, 'El diente de Javi' minibook, props for retelling the story, and more! Ratoncito Pérez Printable Minibook & Activity Pack You can also watch me introducing a comparison of the Tooth Fairy and el Ratoncito Pérez here:
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The main difference between Ethnicity and Culture is Ethnicity is biologically inherited but Culture which is an abstract phenomenon, is socially acquired.
When it comes to fully define and describing the culture, there are many different aspects that we need to touch in order to ensure that we fully
By Tracy Butts, Chief Diversity Officer On the few occasions when I have accompanied my colleague Victoria Bass on outreach trips for the university, many parents and prospective students upon hear…
A quick guide to a few types of diversity, and how to leverage them to build “diversity of thought.”
Have students write about and take pride in their culture! -tap into background knowledge -discuss aspects of culture -embrace each child's unique identity...
Diversity and Inclusion Infographic: Inclusion activates existing diversity for better performance. Diverse teams make better decisions 87% of the time.
I’m an Immigrant, too! is a celebration of cultural diversity and a timely book for teaching kids about multiculturalism, community, and compassion.
Onze samenleving is divers en dus ook de kinderopvang. De bundel gaat over diversiteit, discriminatie en een diversiteitssensitieve houding en aanpak.
Diversity quilts are a wonderful representation of your school, and visual depiction of how distinct traditions can coexist beautifully side-by-side.
You don't have to be a diversity expert to effectively answer questions about diversity. Preparation and authenticity will help you convey your commitment to multiculturalism. Communicating cultural competences is a necessary skill that will make you rise above the rest.
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Companies are asking candidates for jobs of all kinds at all levels about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Here’s what they’re asking, why, and how to answer.
A collection of children's books about diversity, inclusion and different cultures around the world to help build tolerance and understanding.
Language defines who we are. It is the subject of a new class that I am taking on Cultural Diversity and one that has become a new passion of mine in my new role as an ESOL teacher. My daughter's two closest friends are Cuban. Both families are bilingual and in talking with these families, I became more aware of how beneficial being bilingual can be. However, this is often not embraced or appreciated by the general population. I have been witness to many events in which students are being asked to ignore their background and culture in an attempt to acquire English. In doing so, ESOL students are being sent the message that their culture and heritage don’t matter. When, in fact, it should be the exact opposite. In an ever-changing global economy, being bilingual is almost necessary. Instead of being ignored and unappreciated, being bilingual should be valued and encouraged. No longer are educators striving to have our students ready to compete within a local market, but we are now striving to have our students ready to compete with other students at a more global level. In doing so, doesn’t it make sense to embrace and encourage students who are bilingual? Shouldn’t we be showing them how much we care? Shouldn’t we encourage other teachers to do the same? These students are our future, after all. So how do we meet the needs of students who may come to us knowing very little English? One tool I have learned about recently is Smartling. Smartling is a translation software company that translates websites and mobile apps into different languages to break language barriers. They are interested in finding out how teachers break language barriers in their classrooms, but also share the importance of foreign language education and remaining diverse with the common goal of helping students achieve greatness in school. I appreciate the fact that the company states that they are not interested in diminishing a student's native language. They are just wanting to see how their software can help out students trying to acquire a new language. I'm definitely interested in learning more. Are you?
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A fun activity where students can explore the meaning of diversity. Students get to print their fingerprint on the paper and compare the similarities with a friend. Great start of the year/back to school/golbal citizenship activity! Font by KG Fonts.
Celebrate differences and diversity with the Rainbow Colors of Me free printable to help kids see how colorful our world is.
Culturally Responsive Mathematics Note: This pseudo-blog was created for a school assignment.
