If you look for diversity, you will see it everywhere!  Even when all or most of the children appear to come from the same cultural group, there are differences within the group.  This training is going to examine cultural diversity in early childhood classrooms.  This training will explore how you can enhance your classroom environment and increase family engagement.  The toys, materials and equipment you put our for children influence their learning.  What children do not see in the classroom, teaches them as much as what they do see.

Child Growth and Development

1.9 Encourages and supports Dual Language Learners

BEHAVIORS AND SKILLS

a. Recognizes the major differences and similarities between various cultural groups within the early childhood

setting

2. Family and Community Relationships

2.1 Respects families and is responsive to language, culture, family characteristics,

needs, concerns, and priorities

d. Recognizes and acknowledges that culture, language, socioeconomic factors, support systems, and special needs

may influence how families nurture their children

g. Takes time to learn about families’ race, religion, home language, family structure, employment situation, other

child care arrangements, as well as their values and beliefs about childhood, education, and intervention