Culturally Responsive Teaching Materials

Written for teachers at all grade levels, this 6-page guide provides strategies and suggestions to support culturally and linguistically diverse students. With the influx of cultural diversity in schools, teachers can use the strategies in this resource to improve on five pedagogical areas—classroom management, use of text, academic vocabulary, and situational appropriateness—through meaningful and ready-to-implement activities..This 6-page AYF guide helps teachers validate students’ unique home environments while delivering tools for success in mainstream culture..Emphasizes important topics in an easy-to-read format.Provides key tips and strategies to help educators engage a diverse range of students.Includes suggestions for validating students’ home environments as well as delivering the tools for success in mainstream culture.Offers easy access to additional teacher resources such as videos, student templates, and educational websites.ISBN 9781087648316

Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching and Learning 2nd Edition has been updated to reflect current research, best practices, and evidence-based teaching strategies. Written to address all grade levels, this invaluable resource provides novice and experienced educators with a pedagogical framework for implementing culturally and linguistically responsive teaching strategies in today's diverse classrooms. Teachers will be able to implement best-practice instruction with the practical, easy-to-implement strategies and concrete activities provided in the book, and learn how to approach their instruction through a culturally and linguistically responsive lens. This resource addresses the following pedagogical areas: classroom management, use of text, academic vocabulary, and situational appropriateness. Educators will feel empowered and excited to implement this framework because it embraces and places value on students' culture and language, allowing them to thrive in the classroom. This 2nd edition includes an updated reference section and resources for further reading..This invaluable resource provides novice and experienced educators with a pedagogical framework for implementing culturally and linguistically responsive teaching strategies in today's diverse classrooms.Teachers will be able to implement best-practice instruction with the practical, easy-to-implement strategies and concrete activities provided in the book, and learn how to approach their instruction through a culturally and linguistically responsive lens.This resource addresses the following pedagogical areas: classroom management, use of text, academic vocabulary, and situational appropriateness.Grade K - 12

The Stick Kids Curated Classroom Mega Pack is the quick and easy solution. This convenient, all-in-one mega pack features the multicultural Stick Kids and includes everything you need to celebrate diversity, welcome visitors, recognize birthdays, inspire learners, and manage your classroom in style. This mega pack also includes a visual table of contents, a color photo of suggested display ideas and a sturdy, reusable storage box. This mega pack has 217 pieces that range in size from (2.75" x 3.5" to 13" x 18") and contains the following components: All Are Welcome Bulletin Board Set (41 pieces) [2.75" x 3.5" to 13" x 18"]. Class Jobs Mini Bulletin Board Set (50 pieces) [4.25" x .75" to 9.5" x 5.5"]. Happy Birthday Mini Bulletin Board Set (20 pieces) [3.5" x 5" to 18.5" x 4.25"]Stick Kids® 6" Cut-Outs (18 pieces)  Happy Birthday Award (30 pieces) [8" x 5"]. Stick Kids® Name Plate (30 pieces) [9.5" x 3.25"]. Stick Kids® Welcome Banners (2) [7.25" x 35"], Stick Kids® EZ Border™ (12, 24-inch strips), Color Dotted Swirl EZ Border™ (12, 24-inch strips), Welcome Chart (13" x 17.5"), Class Rules Chart (13" x 17.5")..COORDINATED CLASS DÉCOR MADE EASY – The components of this Busy Bees Curated Classroom Mega Pack are designed to complement each other perfectly, making it a snap to decorate your learning space!.Dimensions: 18" x 14".BOLD AND BEE-UTIFUL DESIGN – The vibrant black and gold design features friendly bees that capture the spirit of an active learning environment..POSITIVE, CHARACTER-BUILDING MESSAGES – This mega pack includes encouraging messages that inspire students to take pride in themselves and “bee” their best..COMPLETE CLASSROOM THEME IN A BOX – Shopping for classroom décor has never been easier! When you order this mega pack, everything you need for a complete Busy Bees theme is included in the box..VERSATILE USES – The pieces in this pack are great for highlighting student work, welcoming visitors, celebrating birthdays, and managing your classroom in style..Ever feel like you don’t have the time or artistic eye to create the stylish, well-coordinated classroom displays your students deserve?

Celebrate diversity and foster inclusion with our Multicultural Hands 6" Designer Cut-Outs. Designed to represent the colors of the human family, these hand-shaped cut-outs offer endless creative possibilities while recognizing and celebrating differences. With 36 pieces per package, featuring 6 hands in each of 6 skin tones, these cut-outs are perfect for creating inclusive and vibrant learning spaces. Sold as 3 packs for a total of 108 cut-outs..Versatile Applications: Perfect for crafting, bulletin boards, writing prompts, self-portraits, cubby tags, and more..Celebrate diversity and foster inclusion with our Multicultural Hands 6" Designer Cut-Outs..Diversity & Inclusion: Helps every student feel seen and represented with hand cut-outs in various skin tones..Comprehensive Set: Sold as 3 packs for a total of 108 pieces, each pack includes 36 pieces with 6 each of 6 skin tones to celebrate the beauty of diversity..Encourages Creativity: Inspires creative projects and activities that promote inclusion and understanding..Perfect Classroom Tool: Ideal for fostering a sense of unity and community in any educational setting..Ideal for crafting projects, bulletin board decorations, self-portraits, writing prompts, and more, they provide a meaningful way to engage students in activities that promote understanding and unity.

Dr. Julia B. Lindsey's evidence-based routines help young readers decode words efficiently so they can spend more energy on comprehending—and enjoying—what they read! Sure to appeal to those following the "science of reading," given its emphasis on the English language and how it works (orthography, morphology, etc.). Follows a clear, developmental continuum, from decoding to crack one-syllable words to chunking to crack multisyllabic words. Contextualizes foundational skills by exploring their connections to fluency and comprehension, cultural responsiveness, and joyful learning. Author has worked as a classroom teacher, university researcher, and teacher educator..Backed by leading research on effectively early reading instruction practices..Sure to appeal to those following the "science of reading," given its emphasis on the English language and how it works (orthography, morphology, etc.).Follows a clear, developmental continuum, from decoding to crack one-syllable words to chunking to crack multisyllabic words.Contextualizes foundational skills by exploring their connections to fluency and comprehension, cultural responsiveness, and joyful learning..Author has worked as a classroom teacher, university researcher, and teacher educator.

Foster a feeling of belonging while building key reading skills with these colorful storybooks that spotlight a variety of neighborhoods and communities. The 10 charming stories feature characters from different cultural backgrounds who learn about the people and places around them—and their own place in the world. Each book comes with background information and discussion prompts and is correlated with guided reading levels I, J, and K. Set includes a family guide..Age group 6-8 years.Author Katrina Ardiente Alonso.9781338837216.Build community by building cultural awareness and appreciation.Provide representation with books written and illustrated by creators from the featured cultural background.Supports cultural responsiveness.Supports Family and Community Engagement.Contains a digital companion.Compelling stories expand kids' understanding and build connections across cultural experiences

Learn about American Indian tradition and the important part it has on American culture. This nonfiction book shows how American Indian changemakers work to preserve their cultures and promote fairness. Students will learn about and appreciate the dedication of American Indian leaders. This 32-page full-color book explains the important work of American Indian leaders and their interactions with government. It also explores essential topics such as leadership and fairness and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to discover tribal Nations, American Indian culture, and the relationship between communities and government..Explains the important work of American Indian leaders and their interactions with government.For ages 7-12 years..This 32-page full-color book explains the important work of American Indian leaders and their interactions with government..ISBN: 9781087605111.Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students interested.Describes both the traditions and struggles of various American Indian Nations.Explores important themes such as fairness and leadership.Includes a glossary, interactive discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity to show how individuals can work with government to make change.The book includes a short fiction piece related to the topic, a glossary, a meaningful activity, and other great tools.

Build classroom community and honor the identities of everyone in your class with thoughtfully chosen multicultural mentors texts, such as Alma and How She Got Her Name, Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao, In My Mosque, and more. Companion mini-lessons offer reading strategies, discussion questions, and carry-over coaching prompts designed to hone students' comprehension skills, including character analysis, determining themes, and exploring perspectives. A must-have resource in primary classrooms!.Age group 5-7 years.Written by Dana Clark, Keisha Smith-Carrington, and Jigisha Vyas, Published by Scholastic.ISBN: 9781338861907.144 pages.1 book.Carefully chosen mentor texts bring stories of celebration, hardship, love, and loss.Aligned to core reading standards, social justice standards, and SEL competencies..Build students' cultural competence through literacy.

Use thoughtfully chosen multicultural mentors texts, such as We are the Water Protectors, Dreamers, and Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre, to build classroom community and honor the identities of everyone in your class. Companion mini-lessons offer reading strategies, discussion questions, and carry-over coaching prompts designed to hone students' comprehension skills, including character analysis, determining themes, and exploring perspectives. A must-have resource in every classroom!.Age group 8-10 years.Written by Dana Clark, Keisha Smith-Carrington, and Jigisha Vyas, Published by Scholastic.ISBN: 9781338861914.144 pages.1 book.Build students' cultural competence through literacy..Carefully chosen mentor texts bring stories of celebration, hardship, love, and loss..Aligned to core reading standards, social justice standards, and SEL competencies..Build students' cultural competence through literacy.

Grow connections while fostering English and Spanish reading skills with these eight vibrant bilingual stories that spotlight Latine characters at home, in school, and in their communities. Each story reflects the characters' different cultural traditions and lifestyles, celebrating diversity while supporting multilingual learning. A teaching guide for families and educators helps build children's reading comprehension skills and deepen their understanding of various Hispanic heritages. Includes 8 books..Build reading skills in two languages, meeting the needs of multilingual learners..For ages 6-7 years.2 Workbooks.Support in-class and at-home learning with text-specific cultural notes and discussion prompts for each book.Grow cultural awareness, empathy, and social connections

The kits include people shapes made of sturdy card stock, something for hair, and something to make clothes. All they need is scissors, glue, and their imagination. Use our culturally diverse people cut-out kits to create a lesson plan or as a home crafts project. Each kit includes: 7" People Shapes in 5 culturally diverse colors (24 pieces), 100 Wiggle Eyes, shredded brown paper (for hair), Gummed Paper in Assorted Colors, and Free Template with clothing designs. Sold as a pack of 2 kits..These kits are a great way to help children express themselves when doing an "All About Me", "Community Workers", or "Culturally Diverse themed unit.Suggested age: 3-10 years.Each bundles includes: 48 cut outs.Measures 7" cutouts.The kits include people shapes made of sturdy card stock, something for hair, and something to make clothes.All they need is scissors, glue, and their imagination.These kits are a great way to help children express themselves when doing an "All About Me", "Community Workers", or "Culturally Diverse themed unit.

The Hygloss Products Kid Shape Cuts Outs are a fun and innovative teaching tool sure to bring joy to any classroom. Teach kids about history, current events or use them in conjunction with a book you are reading in class. The pack comes with 25 high-quality kid shape paper cut outs. Each cut out measures 16 inches and you will receive an assortment of multi-cultural paper. You will receive a culturally diverse family. They are super easy and fun to decorate. These kid shape cut outs are designed for everyone. Kids can learn about their own identity as well as their fellow students with these fun people. 5 different shades and 5 pieces of each shade are included. You can glue, draw and paint on them. Let kids’ imaginations run wild designing them and then display them on a bulletin board or the walls to showcase what they’ve created. The kid shape cut outs are made out of quality paper and designed to last..Type: Paper People Shape Cut-Outs.Recommended for ages 3 years and up.Number of pieces: 25, 5 different shades and 5 pieces of each shade are included..Size: 16" H x 12" W."All About Me" Art Projects: Have students dress up these cut-outs with hair, facial features and clothing to make a miniature of themselves! Then have them write an "all about me" paragraph..Hygloss Culturally diverse family cut outs is fun for the whole family to enjoy and has someone for each member of the family including big kids, daddy, mommy, wee kid and my kid.

Foster a feeling of belonging while building key reading skills with these colorful storybooks that spotlight a variety of neighborhoods and communities. The 10 charming stories feature characters from different cultural backgrounds who learn about the people and places around them—and their own place in the world. Books include background information and discussion prompts, and are correlated with guided reading levels I, J, & K. Set includes a teaching guide with reproducible activity pages. Each set includes 40 books..Age group 6-8 years.Published by Scholastic Teaching Solutions.9781338837209.40 books.Supports cultural responsiveness.Build community by building cultural awareness and appreciation.Provide representation with books written and illustrated by creators from the featured cultural background.Contains a digital companion.Supports Family and Community Engagement.Foster a feeling of belonging while building key reading skills with these colorful storybooks that spotlight a variety of neighborhoods and communities

Cultivate empathy and boost key reading skills with this collection of 40 books (4 copies of 10 titles) multicultural stories that center on friendships and school experiences. Although the characters come from different cultural backgrounds, their experiences, which include feeling first-day jitters, making new friends, and conquering fears, are universally relatable. Each book provides background information and discussion prompts. Includes a 16-page teaching guide with skill-building activity pages and a companion website..Authentic stories foster cultural awareness and sensitivity.Best suited for children ages 6-7..40 Full-Color, 16-Pg Books (4 Copies Of 10 Titles, 16-Pg Teaching Guide And Sturdy Storage Box.Each book is written and illustrated by creators from the featured cultural background.Value-priced multiple set provides critical mass of titles for instruction.Includes online support materials.This collection of 40 multicultural books, focusing on friendships and school experiences, fosters empathy and reading skills while offering relatable stories, teaching resources, and a companion website.

Cultivate empathy and boost key reading skills with this collection of 10 multicultural stories that center on friendships and school experiences. Although the characters in each story come from different cultural backgrounds, their experiences, which include feeling first-day jitters, making new friends, and conquering fears, are universally relatable. Each book provides background information and discussion prompts. Includes a family guide with reading tips and a companion website..Authentic stories foster cultural awareness and sensitivity.Mean for children ages 6/7..Each book is written and illustrated by creators from the featured cultural background.Includes online support materials.This collection of 10 multicultural stories, written and illustrated by creators from the featured cultures, fosters empathy and reading skills through relatable school and friendship experiences, with each book including background info, discussion prompts, and access to online support materials.

Fold up and tape for easy-to-make 3-dimensional masks. Designs include: African, Aztec, Egyptian, Japanese, North American Bear and Venetian. Each classroom pack includes 24 masks (4 each of 6 designs) and a teacher's guide! Sold as 3 packs for a total of 72 masks..Die-Cut Paper Masks - Multi-Cultural Assortment.Contents include 24 masks.Designs include African, Aztec, Egyptian, Japanese, North American Bear and Venetian.White paper.Sold as 3 packs for a total of 72 masks

Culturally Diverse Family cut outs are fun for the whole family to enjoy. These culturally diverse People Shapes are good for educational projects, teaching aides and bulletin boards. Sturdy enough to accept a variety of mediums. Cut-outs are made of 25 text weight or 24 card stock, and are available in a variety of culturally diverse colors. Cut outs are 16". Each pack includes 25 pieces. Sold as 3 packs for a total of 75 pieces..Multicultural Paper People Cut-Out.Contents include 25 pieces of culturally diverse colors.Sold as 3 packs for a total of 75 pieces.Assorted color cardstock

These culturally diverse People Shapes are good for educational projects, teaching aides and bulletin boards. Sturdy enough to accept a variety of mediums. These Hygloss 16-inch People Shape Cut-Outs are made from card stock and include 5 assorted culturally diverse colors. They are great for any craft project, lesson plan, or as a visual aid for any subject. They are also ideal for greeting cards, locker tags, bulletin boards, etc. Have children decorate the "Me Kid" cut-out to look like them, use it to teach about the parts of the body, or dress it up to teach about the clothing we wear in different seasons. Each pack includes 24 pieces. Sold as 2 packs for a total of 48 pieces..Multicultural Colors People Shape Cut-Outs.24 Per Pack, 2 Packs (48 Total).Measures approximately 16".Card Stock

Stages Learning Materials® Emotions language builder cards measure 3 1/2" x 5" and help students to identify or discuss different feelings or emotions. Cards feature male and female models ranging from ages of 1 - 70 yrs old..Newest addition to the popular language builder series.Half of the images are taken with the models against a plain background, showing only the upper body and face.Pictures feature 8 different people whose facial expressions clearly depict each of 5 basic emotions: Happy, sad, angry, surprised, disgusted.Remaining 40 cards portray people in realistic emotion-provoking situations and activities taken in natural settings and contexts.Represented scenarios invite discussion about a range of emotions, why the people may feel that way, and possible appropriate and inappropriate responses to these feelings.Backs of the cards with the realistic scenarios also offer suggested questions and conversation starters.Includes activity booklet which provides more detailed instruction ideas.80/pack.This 80-card set will help students identify and discuss different feelings and emotions.Half of the images are against a plain background, showing only the upper body and face, and clearly depicting a single emotion.The remaining cards show people in real situations and activities with natural settings and contexts.Invites discussion about a range of emotions, why the people may feel that way and possible responses to these feelings.The back of each card is numbered and provides a label for the featured image, and lists suggested activities for which the card is targeted.An included activity booklet provides more detailed instruction ideas.Each hi-gloss card is 3-1/2 x 5" and fits seamlessly into the rest of the Language Builder Program.Features male and female models, ranging from ages of 1 -70 years old, and from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds.Language builder emotion card is the newest addition to the popular Language Builder Series, depicting facial expressions and emotion provoking scenarios with men and women of various ages and ethnicities.

Celebrate diverse ethnicities and skin tones with Crayola's Multi-Cultural Crayons! Storage box comes with 8 assorted colors that allow children to draw themselves and others around the world in realistic skin tone hues. A black and white crayon are added to blend with other colors for lightening or darkening shades as kids see fit. Large sized crayons are perfect for extra grip comfort and thicker lines. Non-toxic..Expressive crayons are specially designed for hands-on learning about self, family and community.Crayola Crayons are specially designed to provide truer colors, smooth laydown, durability, and easy blending.Multicultural crayons come in an assortment of realistic skin tones: mahogany, apricot, burnt sienna, tan, peach, sepia, plus black and white for blending.Meets the artistic needs of today's culturally diverse classrooms.Convenient, reusable tuck box.Large size - 4" x 7/16".AP Certified non-toxic.Standards: AP certified nontoxic.Multicultural crayon are double-wrapped crayons for extra strength, they are large round crayons (4x7/16"), 8-count box includes an assortment of realistic skin tones and hues.

Educraft Rhythm drum craft kit includes wood dowels, fluff feathers, cardboard tubes, colored masking tape, jute, acetate circles and plastic beads. Craft kit has drums which measures 2 3/4" Dia and are ready to decorate, sold as 24 per pack..Theme/design: Rhythm drum.Great for rhythm practice and cultural teaching.Size: 12" X 2 3/4"(Dia).Ages: 9 years and up.Project/assembly time: 60 min.A musical addition to native american teachings.Everything you need is included.A colorful and fun project to add to your native american history lesson.Simply twirl finished drums to make them beat.Includes wood dowels, non-toXic glue, fluff feathers, cardboard tubes, colored masking tape, jute, acetate circles, plastic beads and a FREE EduCraft guide with instructions.Educraft Rhythm drum craft kit is great for rhythm practice and cultural teaching, sold as 24 per pack.

Hygloss® Rainbow Brights™ "Daddy" Family cut-out comes in kid shape and culturally diverse colors that is suitable for the whole family/student to decorate. Cut-out size of 8-1/2" length is ideal for grades pre kindergarten - 12th..Size: 8 1/2".Color: Assorted.Available in a variety of culturally diverse colors.Age group and grade: Ages 5+ and grades pre kindergarten - 12th.Theme/design: Daddy.These cut outs have someone for each member of the family.Come in packages of 25 text weight or 24 card stock.Culturally Diverse Family cut outs are fun for the whole family to enjoy

These culturally diverse People Shapes are good for educational projects, teaching aides and bulletin boards. Sturdy enough to accept a variety of mediums. Hygloss 8.5-inch People Shape Cut-Outs are made from card stock and come in 5 assorted multicultural colors. They are great for any craft project, lesson plan, or as a visual aid for any subject. They are also ideal for greeting cards, locker tags, bulletin boards, etc. Each pack includes 24 pieces. Sold as 3 packs for a total of 72 pieces..Family Cut-Outs.24 Per Pack, 3 Packs (72 Total).Measures approximately 8.5".Paper

These culturally diverse People Shapes are good for educational projects, teaching aides and bulletin boards. Sturdy enough to accept a variety of mediums. Hygloss 6-inch People Shape Cut-Outs are made from card stock and come in 5 assorted multicultural colors. They are great for any craft project, lesson plan, or as a visual aid for any subject. They are also ideal for greeting cards, locker tags, bulletin boards, etc. Each pack includes 24 pieces. Sold as 6 packs for a total of 144 pieces..Family Cut-Outs.24 Per Pack, 6 Packs (144 Total).Measures approximately 6".Paper