In early childhood classrooms, educators should transmit multiculturalism to children and the following goals need to be accomplished:
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Recognize the beauty, value, and contribution of each child and their family.
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Teach children to respect others’ cultures as well as their own.
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Talk to children about racism and current events regularly.
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Assist children in functioning successfully in a multicultural society.
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Increase children’s opportunities to talk and play with diverse people.
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Encourage children to experience in positive ways both their differences as culturally diverse people and their similarities as human beings.
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Help children notice and do something about unfair behavior and events.
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Help children who are affected by racism develop a positive self-esteem.
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