Diversity in classrooms: Teaching kindness through folktales

Author(s): Kirmani, Mubina Hassanali; Frieman, Barry B.;
Date Issued: October 1997
Publisher(s): World Organization for Early Childhood Education
Description: A discussion of two Indian folktales, illustrating how tales can be used in the classroom to teach primary and kindergarten age children from diverse cultural backgrounds to get along with others
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Journal Title: International Journal of Early Childhood
Volume Number: 29
Issue Number: 2
Page Range: 39-43
Topics: Children & Child Development > Child Development & School Readiness > Community, Cultural, & Social Influences

Programs, Interventions & Curricula > Interventions/Curricula > School Age

Programs, Interventions & Curricula > Interventions/Curricula > Social & Emotional
ISSN: 0020-7187 Paper
1878-4658 Online
Peer Reviewed: yes
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