Culturally responsive teaching practices are like bright ribbons: when you weave them into everything you teach, you create a beautiful tapestry for successful learning. Lotus Howard, who has spent four decades teaching in diverse classrooms, will show you how to build relationships with your students and create a harmonious community where every child can thrive. You will learn: how to use culturally responsive teaching (CRT) not as an add-on, but as a philosophy that infuses every aspect of the school day; simple strategies for weaving the seven principles of CRT into all lessons and activities, including morning greetings, transition times, and group work; how to be more self-reflective to better appreciate and unlock the unique gifts of students. With an array of practical tips, model lessons, and resources, this book will inspire you to weave a holistic tapestry of teaching and learning that benefits all children. -- Provided by publisher.

Stringing the vertical threads: basic beliefs underlying culturally responsive teaching -- Red ribbons: teachers are personally and culturally inviting -- Orange ribbons: the classroom is personally and culturally inviting -- Yellow ribbons: interactions stress collectivity as well as individuality -- Green ribbons: students are affirmed in their cultural connections -- Blue ribbons: students are reinforced for academic developments -- Purple ribbons: instructional changes are made to accommodate differences -- Violet ribbons: the classroom is manged with firm, consistent, loving control -- Conclusion.