[Jaci Peifer]

An early learning provider must gather information about the child and family to help understand any behavioral, cultural, developmental and learning patterns.

[Dinora Martinez]

Some ways I can help with children get more involve and families as well even if the English language is not spoken at home is but trying to help and translate what was put on the ABOUT ME AND FAMILY poster. I, growing up learned early to translate to help my parents and when doing schoolwork and asking for help was a bit hard but the teacher, I had would take the time to give me a sheet of my work in the language my parents could understand so they would be involved in my work. So as a soon to be provider I learned from a young age to be welcoming to every culture.

[Irene Brewster]

WAC 110-300-0160 states that there must be culturally and racially diverse learning opportunities. Providers must incorporate diverse curriculum, activities, and materials to represent all the children and staff. They must not reinforce stereotypes or ignore biases. They must consider what is and is not appropriate for other cultures.

[Natalie Cowan]

1. Which WACs address diversity and collaboration with families? WAC 110-300-0085 Family partnerships and communication. (1) An
   early learning provider must communicate with families to identify individual children’s developmental goals. This is about the collaboration between families and how to keep open communication. WAC 110-300-0160 Promoting acceptance of diversity. (1) An early learning provider must provide culturally and racially diverse
   learning opportunities. This WAC ensures that every child is culturally represented in the classroom. 110-300-0320
2. What big messages do the WACs give regarding diversity and collaboration? The message is that these practices make the classroom a safe space for the children and help them connect in the classroom and to their peers.

[stephanie]

1. WAC 110-300-0160 addresses diversity and collaboration with friends.

2. I think the message its trying to convey regarding diversity and collaboration is that every child should feel like they’re included and not left out, by providing diverse learning opportunities every child has the opportunity to feel welcomed and other children have the opportunity to learn and experience something they might have not before.

[Miriam Frazier]

1. Which WACs address diversity and collaboration with families?

Which WACs address diversity and collaboration with families?
What big messages do the WACs give regarding diversity and collaboration?

(1) An early learning provider must provide culturally and racially diverse learning opportunities. Diverse learning opportunities must be demonstrated by the provider’s curriculum, activities, and materials that represent all children, families, and staff. A provider must use equipment and materials that include, but are not limited to:

(a) Diverse dolls, books, pictures, games, or materials that do not reinforce stereotypes;

(b) Diverse music from many cultures in children’s primary languages; and

(c) A balance of different ethnic and cultural groups, ages, abilities, family styles, and genders.

2. What big messages do the WACs give regarding diversity and collaboration?

WACs talks about the diversity that has to be in a classroom. Children should be like at home when coming into any classroom. They should feel like they can fully express themselves. As teachers we should be able to implement this in the child learning whether its books that talk about their culture or food they eat at home.

[Alexa K]

1. Which WACs address diversity and collaboration with families?

• can be found in WAC 110-300-0160

1. What big messages do the WACs give regarding diversity and collaboration?

• making sure we are aware of our bias, providing diverse equipment and materials to promote culturally and racially diverse learning opportunities

[Ossman Jibril]

1. Which WACs address diversity and collaboration with families?

WAC 110-300-0160, <b style=”font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; color: var(–bb-body-text-color);”>WAC 110-300-0085

[Erica]

WAC 110-300-0160 explains diversity and how to ensure inclusion..

[Jennifer]

1) it’s 110-300-0160, 110-300-0320 addresses diversity while 110-300-0085 addresses collaboration with families.<div>2) The big message is that when you include practices in the classroom related to their culture it will show them that they are represented and appreciated there which will also make them want to participate more.</div>

[Suzanne Pippel]

Using a diverse and individual approach toward each child and family is key. There is no one size fits all method. Getting to know the individual families and especially the individual children is key.

[Jazmin]

How would I welcome a child into class, help to celebrate their unique differences and help other children welcome and get to know this child?

“I would have the child introduce themselves and share about their family, where they have come from, special foods they eat and even traditions they practice at home. I would make sure to include representative materials throughout the classroom and in the lesson plans and class activities. This includes books about the culture, picture books with characters that represent the student and their culture, talk about how different cultures are something to be celebrated and welcomed. Depending on age of students maybe talk about foods or music from that culture and bring a food from that culture and play music from that culture. Other children could welcome and get to know this child by including them in play and other activities as well as ask questions to have better understanding such as learning basic words in that language or even what it is like living in another part of the world.”

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[Shawntya Williams]

In handout 2 it states how diverse all of the children are in their own way.

[Hellen capelle]

How would I welcome a child into class, help to celebrate their unique differences and help other children welcome and get to know this child? I would encourage them to make a song that introduces their name so they know each others and make an activity that represents who they are and where they come from. I would encourage them to be proud of who they are and make them feel safe and comfortable as well. I also believe encouraging parents to be involved in activities like this can really help the child feel more welcomed and comfortable. We should explain that being different is actually a good thing that we should all embrace.

[Stephanie]

1. Which WACs address diversity and collaboration with families? : 110-300-0085, 110-300-0190, 110-300-0210, 110-300-0295, 110-300-0300
2. What big messages do the WACs give regarding diversity and collaboration? : WACs emphasize that staff be aware of each child’s cultural, developmental, linguistic and academic needs. Another big message is to support each child’s culture, language and family.