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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
Seasons Greetings Around the World
Celebrating Diversity with Art: October-December (3-6)
Thanks Around the World
Paper Doll Cut-Outs
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson -- Test A
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson -- Projects
Same Name Word Puzzle
More Popular Diversity Printables
Printables, Grades 6-12
Celebrating Diversity with Art: January-March (3-6)
The Color of Water
What is Justice? What is the Injustice Here? Handouts
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
Kente Cloth
What is Justice? What is the Injustice Here?
The Melting Pot -- Is It What We Want?
More Diversity Printables
Lesson Plans
Self-Portrait
An Immigrant's Story
Multicultural Statue of Liberty
How Do You Say Hello?
Immigrant Families
Immigrants' Experiences
Art, Music, Drama, & Diversity Connected
Different Just Like Me Sleep Coloring Page
Celebrating Diversity with Art: April-June (3-6)
Rickshaw Girl Discussion & Activity Guide
Celebrating Diversity with Art: July-September (3-6)
The Garden Wall Coloring Page
Different Just Like Me Station Coloring Page
Different Just Like Me April Coloring Page
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 -- Quiz
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson -- Test B
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson -- Test C
World Class Recipes
More Immigration Teacher Resources
Literature & Diversity Connected
Dreams Poetry Unit
Reading Warm-Up 116 for Gr. 1 & 2: Contemporary Realistic Fiction
Confessions of a Closet Catholic Teacher's Guide
Ferdinand's Happiness Pasture
A Flag About Me
Be True to Yourself Book
Popsicle Stick Puppets for The Story of Ferdinand
More Literature Resources for Diversity
Reading, Language Arts, & Diversity Connected
Spanish-English Flashcards for The Story of Ferdinand
Civil and Human Rights
I Can Speak the Magic Words in Many Languages
I Draw, You Run
Sharing the Asian American Heritage Experience
Larger-Than-Life Lara Discussion Guide
Ask Gramps for Help
More Diversity Resources for Reading & Language Arts
Diversity Resources for History Class
Has the Past Been Just? Handouts
Celebrate African-American Heritage & Culture
Sharing the Hispanic-American Heritage Experience
Supporting Tolerance and Cultural Understanding at Home and Around the World
Don't Say Ain't Discussion Guide
All About Martin Luther King Jr. Quiz
Reading Warm-Up 106 for Gr. 1 & 2: Historical Fiction
More Diversity Resources for History Class
Religious Diversity Resources
Introduction to Religious Diversity
Teaching Astronomy with Multicultural Mythology
More Religion & Diversity Resources
Diversity Resources for Holidays
The Golden Rule
It Could Happen to You
Exploring Cultural Points of View
Background Information -- Understanding Different Points of View
White Cane Safety Day
More Diversity Resources for Holidays
Cross-Cultural Resources
Exploring Cross-Cultural Miscommunication
Viewing Pictures Differently
How Can You Prevent Injustice? Handouts
Beyond Blame -- Additional Resources
Beyond Blame -- Complete Unit
More Cross-Cultural Resources
Black History Month Resources
A Raisin in the Sun
Maniac Magee
Educator's Guide to Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope
Indentured Servants' Experiences 1600-1700
Billie Holiday's Song "Strange Fruit"
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
African Folk Tales - Background Information
More Black History Month – Teacher Resources
Asian-American History Resources
Tangram Art
Chinese New Year Dragon Puppet
Chinese New Year Printable Book (K-5)
Chinese Words and Phrases
Chinese Symbols
Paper Making
Chinese Words and Phrases Handout
More Asian-Pacific-American History – Teacher Resources
Hispanic Heritage Resources
The House on Mango Street
Mexico's Day of the Dead
Introduction to Mariachi Music
The House on Mango Street Writing Activity
The House on Mango Street Questions
Traditional Circle Game from Puerto Rico
The House on Mango Street Projects
More Hispanic-Heritage Resources for Teachers
Native-American Heritage Resources
A Thanksgiving Quilt
The Wampanoag Indians: A Thanksgiving Lesson
Native American Picture Writing
Thanksgiving Match-Up & Vocabulary
Thanksgiving Fact Sheet
Indian Sign Language Chart
A Thanksgiving Poem
More Native Americans - Teacher Resources
Equality Resources
Stereotypes in Movies
Even Though I'm Lavender
Notable Quotes by Women
Equality in Sports for Women
Case of Yick Wo vs. Hopkins
The History of Women's History
The Roots of Women's Rights
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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