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Diversity Teacher Resources

October is Diversity Awareness Month. Teach students to respect differences among people in their community and around the world by using the resources below for elementary, intermediate, or high school students. You'll find printables that promote tolerance and understanding, and lessons about immigrant families. Art, reading, and writing activities will help familiarize students with the history and traditions of different religions and ethnic groups.
Printables, Grades K-5
Same Name Word Puzzle
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
Celebrating Diversity with Art: July-September (3-6)
Celebrating Diversity with Art: April-June (3-6)
Paper Doll Cut-Outs
The Golden Rule
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson -- Projects
More Popular Diversity Printables
Printables, Grades 6-12
The Color of Water
Exploring Cultural Points of View
Beyond Blame -- Additional Resources
What is Justice? What is the Injustice Here? Handouts
How Can You Prevent Injustice? Handouts
White Cane Safety Day
Introduction to Religious Diversity
More Diversity Printables
Lesson Plans
Self-Portrait
How Do You Say Hello?
Multicultural Statue of Liberty
An Immigrant's Story
Immigrants' Experiences
Immigrant Families
Art, Music, Drama, & Diversity Connected
Celebrating Diversity with Art: October-December (3-6)
Different Just Like Me April Coloring Page
Celebrating Diversity with Art: January-March (3-6)
The Garden Wall Coloring Page
Different Just Like Me Station Coloring Page
Different Just Like Me Sleep Coloring Page
Kente Cloth
More Diversity Resources for Art, Music, & Drama
Immigration Resources
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson -- Test A
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson -- Quiz
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson -- Test C
World Class Recipes
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson -- Test B
More Immigration Teacher Resources
Literature & Diversity Connected
A Flag About Me
Ferdinand's Happiness Pasture
Be True to Yourself Book
Popsicle Stick Puppets for The Story of Ferdinand
Journal of Children of the World
Children from Australia to Zimbabwe Excerpt
Larger-Than-Life Lara Discussion Guide
More Literature Resources for Diversity
Reading, Language Arts, & Diversity Connected
Spanish-English Flashcards for The Story of Ferdinand
Civil and Human Rights
Rickshaw Girl Discussion & Activity Guide
I Can Speak the Magic Words in Many Languages
Sharing the Asian American Heritage Experience
I Draw, You Run
Seasons Greetings Around the World
More Diversity Resources for Reading & Language Arts
Diversity Resources for History Class
Sharing the Hispanic-American Heritage Experience
Has the Past Been Just? Handouts
Supporting Tolerance and Cultural Understanding at Home and Around the World
Don't Say Ain't Discussion Guide
The Melting Pot -- Is It What We Want?
Celebrate African-American Heritage and Culture
All About Martin Luther King Jr. Quiz
More Diversity Resources for History Class
Religious Diversity Resources
Confessions of a Closet Catholic Teacher's Guide
Teaching Astronomy with Multicultural Mythology
Daily Warm-Up 116 for Gr. 1 & 2: Contemporary Realistic Fiction
More Religion & Diversity Resources
Diversity Resources for Holidays
Background Information -- Understanding Different Points of View
A Holiday from Another Culture
Dreams Poetry Unit
Thanks Around the World
It Could Happen to You
Daily Warm-Up 106 for Gr. 1 & 2: Historical Fiction
More Diversity Resources for Holidays
Cross-Cultural Resources
Exploring Cross-Cultural Miscommunication
Viewing Pictures Differently
Beyond Blame -- Complete Unit
What is Justice? What is the Injustice Here?
More Cross-Cultural Resources
Black History Month Resources
A Raisin in the Sun
Maniac Magee
Who's in the News Bulletin Board
Billie Holiday's Song "Strange Fruit"
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
American History Activities
Write a Letter to Jesse Owens
More Black History Month – Teacher Resources
Asian-American History Resources
Chinese Words and Phrases Handout
Chinese Words and Phrases
Tangram Art
Chinese Numbers
Chinese Symbols
Paper Making
Chinese Music
More Asian-Pacific-American History – Teacher Resources
Hispanic Heritage Resources
The House on Mango Street
Passport to Learning
Spanish Place Names
The House on Mango Street Writing Activity
The House on Mango Street Questions
Introduction to Mariachi Music
Traditional Circle Game from Puerto Rico
More Hispanic Heritage – Resources for Teacher
Native-American Heritage Resources
Daily Warm-Up 30 for Gr. 5 & 6: Biography
Sign of the Beaver
Make Your Own Totem Pole
Stone Fox: A Collection of Lessons
Island of the Blue Dolphins
Native American Picture Writing
Indian Symbols and Meanings
More Native Americans - Teacher Resources
Equality Resources
The Roots of Women's Rights
The History of Women's History
Stereotypes in Movies
Solution to Women's History Crossword Puzzle
Women's History Crossword Puzzle
Talking About Stereotypes
Even Though I'm Lavender
More Equality Resources
Additional Diversity Resources
Understanding Different Points of View
Beyond Blame: Reacting to the 9/11 Terrorist Attack
Multicultural Music Resources
Culturally Diverse Students with Learning Problems
Crossover Children – LD and Gifted

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