Culture and diversity activities

Kids are curious by nature and discovering that there are people and places around the world that are both similar and different from them is an important way to teach them about diversity and acceptance. These fun activities are the perfect way to teach kids about different cultures around the world and get them excited about learning! These activities are perfect for teaching the whole family about different countries, cultures and traditions.

Diversity Bulletin Board

Cultural Diversity Tree

Help your students become global citizens with this lesson that teaches the about culture. Students will explore their culture and the cultures of their classmates in this engaging, hands-on activity.

One of my favorite parts of the "All About Me" units is our handprint wreath. This is the second year that I've made it with the Little People, and it has turned out really well each time. In my new "All About Me" Unit in my teacher stores, you get the printable center for the wreath, as well as instructions for making it (as seen below). Plus you get lots of other things. Here are the thumbnails: You can find this pack here and here. Thanks for looking!

This is an activity that would be great to do with any age. By using paint, markers, crayons, etc this activity can be done many different ways. It still allows the students to showcase what they think the look like and how that represents where they came from. You can also have students present their plates to their classmates which would allow for them to give more background on where they are from and how they feel about it. By hanging them in the classroom it is a great way to show them…

Diversity & Inclusion Teaching activities for teaching college and university students, employees in the workplace or for new managers training.

Teaching young students about MLK Day is very important, yet it can be difficult to explain to students how things used to be long ago when there was segregation. Here is a great video made by young students that explains the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in a very simplified way in which kids will understand. One of my favorite MLK books to read to students is "Martin's Big Words; The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." by Doreen Rappaport. This picture book brings to life Martin's…

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