This brief letter stating how this book will help the children in their classroom and all the wonderful things this book can help with, and its signed by the president of the company. On page vii there is a circle diagram. ... After that page there are a few pages with examples from each circle this goes a little more in detail than the diagram. ... This then starts with Unit 1 "You +Me = Special What makes us all special?" ... It also helps with critical thinking, and allowing the children to show their own point of view on the story. ...

• Word Count: 1415
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Teachers can help eliminate stereotypes by presenting material and activities that enable children to learn the similarities of all individuals. ... It also helps children become accustomed to the idea that there are many lifestyles, languages, cultures, and points of view. ... "Circle time is particularly helpful in this respect, as it provides children with a feeling of group identity and introduces them to the variety of cultures represented in the class" (Dixon and Fraser, 62.) ... This approach focuses on activities and units that involve heroes, holidays, and unique cultural events. ...

• Word Count: 1477
• Approx Pages: 6

"The basic goal of multicultural education is to help all children understand and appreciate events and people from various points of view" (Welton, 113). ... It also helps children become accustomed to the idea that there are many lifestyles, languages, cultures, and points of view. ... "Circle time is particularly helpful in this respect, as it provides children with a feeling of group identity and introduces them to the variety of cultures represented in the class" (Dixon and Fraser, 62.) ... This approach focuses on activities and units that involve heroes, holidays, and unique cultura...

• Word Count: 1467
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography

Obviously there is a difference between a community's diversity and knowing how, as a teacher, to deal with it. ... What is more likely to be the case is that most parents are willing to help their child's education but don't always know how (Cairney & Munsie, 1995, p.1). ... According to research, children from mainstream homes come to school with considerable language and literacy experience. ... Educators need to work with parents as partners and view diverse families as capable, cultural units, whose needs are formed by economic and political factors rather than poor pare...

• Word Count: 1973
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate