Culturally Responsive Instruction
Culturally responsive learning is believing that all students can learn. As educators, we want to ensure that all students, regardless of their cultural background, can be successful in our schools. When responding culturally, we need to focus on equity of information, text selection, and meaningful conversations that can apply to the world in which we live in through reading and writing across all subjects.
Text Selection
Elementary
30 Children's books to enrich celebrating our differences in each classroom.
K - 12
Books that focus on:
Diversity and Engagement
Empathy and Representation
Relevant Stories for Teens
Young Author Novels
Middle School Novels
Children's Books
Young Readers
Picture Books
Teaching About Race & Racism
Navigating this website, you'll find collections of videos, reading books, teacher guides, lesson plans, book lists, AND a Google Drive FULL of resources ranging from PreK - 12 to use with your students.
AAVE Books & Descriptions
AAVE is an acronym for African American Vernacular English. Please visit this website for a wonderful explanation of its importance and relevance in our classrooms.
Click the image to the left to view a list of picture books and novels accompanied by descriptions that contain AAVE.
What level is this book?
Click on the image to the left to type in a book to find out what Lexile, DRA, F & P etc. level it is.
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