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Culture and Language

Head Start programs are committed to recognizing and respecting the culture and language of the children and their families.

Programs emphasize the strengths of each children’s individual culture and language and holding high expectations for all. Administrators, teachers, providers, caregivers, and families can use these resources to promote a positive experience for all children.

Multicultural Storytelling, Music, and Community-Building: Resources for Dual Language Learners in Head Start and Early Head Start

This dynamic and engaging webcast led by master storyteller Nina Jaffe and Latin jazz percussionist Asher Delerme features strategies for drawing on the diverse backgrounds of children and families to create culturally and linguistically responsive learning environments. Divided into four short segments, the webcast presents techniques and resources for interactive storytelling, folkgames, and building blocks for early literacy. Program directors, administrators and staff will find these strategies and the viewer's guide useful for professional development, parent outreach and curriculum integration.

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