In the curriculum, the music video were created with rhythms from different
countries in Latin America; salsa, merengue, ranchera etc. Each month a
different country/style of music is introduced providing an opportunity to
demonstrate how music varies with the culture. We provide trainings and
consultations that encourage learning strategies that develop appreciation
of linguistic and cultural variances. For example, when you ask an American
child the color of a banana they will say yellow. In Latin America they may
say red, purple, green etc. Accepting these answers and using them as an
opportunity to talk about differences demonstrates sensitivity to language
and culture. Honoring these cultural differences builds self esteem in
children of diverse backgrounds.