Reflect a multicultural attitude in the classroom materials. Use various flesh-toned shades of paper and crayons to promote positive perceptions of students' self-image in the art corner. Choose age-appropriate picture books that talk about physical disabilities or have characters with such disabilities for the book corner.
Provide dolls reflecting both genders and a variety of ethnicities and including physical challenges. Create a dramatic play area with costumes and props from around the world. Teach about holidays celebrated in various cultures.
Play music from various cultures and provide ethnic musical instruments for the children to engage in hands-on music making activities. Play a variety of outdoor games from around the world. Plan science activities that include the background of scientists and discoveries worldwide. Offer multicultural cooking projects.
Invite a variety of professionals to visit the classroom to talk about their jobs, such as women bankers and doctors and men who are nurses or chefs. Let children see men and women in various types of career roles.