ABSTRACT

This is a must-have, research-based guide for all schools serving culturally diverse elementary and middle grade students and their communities. It's filled with fun, practical, highly effective strategies for raising awareness and engaging all families in their children's education — a sure path toward increased student success! Get detailed examples and step-by-step guidelines for implementing successful...

  • Multicultural Family Nights
  • Workshops for Parents
  • Curriculum Connections

Much of the reproducible material is also provided in Spanish - giving educators an even broader reach!

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Part One: Introduction

part |2 pages

Part Two: Multicultural Family Nights

chapter 3|7 pages

Exploring the World Through the Arts

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The History of Mexican Tissue Flowers

chapter |1 pages

How to Make a Mexican Tissue Flower

chapter |1 pages

Salsa Dancing

chapter |1 pages

Bailando Salsa

chapter 4|6 pages

Games People Play

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Games People Play: You Are Invited!

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GamesPeoplePlay : GameCard

chapter |1 pages

JuegosquelaGenteJuega : TarjetadeJuego

chapter 5|6 pages

A School of Many Nations

chapter |1 pages

Invitation for Community Presenters

part |2 pages

Part Three: Workshops for Parents

chapter 6|6 pages

Gather Ideas at a Forum

chapter |1 pages

Follow-Up Survey for Parents

chapter |1 pages

Encuesta de Seguimiento para los Padres

chapter 7|8 pages

Series of Workshops

chapter |1 pages

Leaf Pattern

chapter |1 pages

School Tour

chapter |1 pages

Paseo por la Escuela

chapter |1 pages

Volunteer Survey

chapter 8|6 pages

Promote Learning at Home

chapter |1 pages

Common Homework Questions & Answers

chapter |2 pages

Homework Hints

chapter |2 pages

Consejos para la Tarea Escolar

part |2 pages

Part Four: Curriculum Connections

chapter |2 pages

Math in Our World

chapter |2 pages

Matemáticas en Nuestro Mundo

chapter |1 pages

Homework Instruction Page

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Pagina de Instrucción para la Tarea

chapter |1 pages

MyFamilyThroughtheYears

chapter |1 pages

MiFamiliaatravésdelosAños

chapter |2 pages

Literacy Bag (Grades K–2)

Materials in the Bag Simple map of the world with Australia clearly labeled Guide for the student and parent or family partner to use when reading and discussing this book
ByKoala Lou, written by Mem Fox and illustrated by Pamela Lofts

chapter |2 pages

Bolsa de Lectura (Grados K–2)

Materiales en la Bolsa Una mapa sencillo del mundo con Australia claramente marcado Guía para el estudiante y el padre o miembro de la familia para usar cuando se esté leyendo y conversando sobre el libro
ByKoala Lou, escrito por Mem Fox e ilustrado por Pamela Lofts

chapter |2 pages

Literacy Bag (Grades 3–5)

Materials in the Bag Map of the world with Africa, Kenya, and the Masai area in southern Kenya clearly labeled
ByMasai and I, written by Virginia Kroll and illustrated by Nancy Carpenter

chapter |2 pages

Bolsa de Lectura (Grados 3–5)

Materiales en la Bolsa Un mapa del mundo con África, Kenia, y el área Masai en la parte sur de Kenia claramente marcado
ByMasai and I (Masai y Yo), escrito por Virginia Kroll e ilustrado por Nancy Carpenter

chapter |2 pages

Literacy Bag (Grades 6–8)

chapter |4 pages

Lenguaje (Grados Intermedios)

chapter |1 pages

Planning Committee

chapter |1 pages

Sign-In Sheet

chapter |1 pages

Exit Evaluation

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Evaluacion de Salida

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PlanningCommitteeActivityEvaluation