Based on your observation and teacher interviews which are summarized in the Scribbles Preschool Classroom Description, analyze the environment for culturally responsive practices by noting whether th

Preschool Culturally Responsive

Environment and Curriculum Checklist

Based on your observation and teacher interviews which are summarized in the Scribbles Preschool Classroom Description, analyze the environment for culturally responsive practices by noting whether the indicator is present or absent in the classroom. In the notes box provided, include a brief rationale that supports your analysis, which will assist you in completing your Director’s Reflection.
Physical Environment and Materials
Yes	No	Do books, pictures/posters, and videos/movies: Include children and adults of color, as well as children and adults who are white?
		Project a fair balance of men and women doing similar jobs, both inside and outside of the home?
		Include stories about different cultures represented accurately and respectfully—currently and historically?
		Accurately and respectfully show variances in individual abilities in a variety of settings, including family roles, recreational activities, and employment positions?
		Feature important people who reflect racial/ethnic, gender, and diversity in ability?
		Avoid the use of stereotypes (e.g., cowboys and Indians)?
		Accurately and respectfully depict people in a variety of social/economic classes, including working class, middle class, and upper class?
		Accurately and respectfully show pictures of older people engaged in a variety of activities?
Notes:
Language
Yes	No	Are children provided with a variety of opportunities to see and hear different languages, including in books, songs, and music?
		Are the languages spoken by the children and families within the classroom community reflected in books, songs, and music?
Notes:
Toy and Play Materials
Yes	No	Do dolls represent a fair balance of all the major racial and ethnic groups in the United States—White, African American, Latino, Asian-Pacific Islander, Native American?
		Do dolls represent balance in gender? Are genders represented in a non-stereotypical and inclusive manner?
		Do colored paper, crayons, and play dough include a variety of skin tones and colors, ranging from light brown to dark brown, as well as flesh and peach colors?
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Holidays and Celebrations and Food
Yes	No	Are children exposed to holiday celebrations of different religions and different racial/ethnic groups in ways that are authentic, respectful and representative?
		Do snacks and meals include foods and dishes from a variety of cultures?
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Anti-Bias
Yes	No	Are children provided with meaningful opportunities to learn about the lives of young children and families from cultures not represented within the classroom and community environment?
		Are children challenged to explore their own and others’ belief systems and to examine the world through a lens that supports anti-bias?
		Are children encouraged to explore their own and others’ current perspectives and perceptions of the world?
		Are children encouraged and taught how to stand up for their own rights and the rights of others?
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Adapted from: Ingram, P. D. (2012). Creating a culturally diverse child care environment. Retrieved from http://www.teachingforchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/ec_creatingaculturallydiverse_english.pdf