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Happy Diwali! 2019

May your life be as colorful, shimmering, and magical as the lights of Diwali!



“A multicultural society is best served by a culturally responsive curriculum. Schools that acknowledge the diversity of their student population understand the importance of promoting cultural awareness. Teachers who are interested in fostering a cultural awareness in their classroom should actively demonstrate to their students that they genuinely care about their cultural, emotional, and intellectual needs.” (Edweek, 2017)


Here are a 5 resources teachers can use to bring culturally responsive lessons to their classroom.


1. Hoonuit: Educación and Culturally Relevant Teaching

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2. ESOL Courses: Diwali, Festival of Lights - Worksheets and Online Exercises


 

3. Brainpop: Diwali Lesson Ideas



 

4. Newsela: History and Significance of Diwali, the Festival of Light




 

5. Flipgrid: Diwali Festival of Lights




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