By respecting a child’s culture, you are giving them a sense of belonging, by valuing and respecting a child’s culture you are developing a sense of belonging. Children connect through their experiences which develops a warm and secure emotional interactions with Educators and helping them to connect with other children. Having a strong sense of their cultural identity helps them to connect with other children and builds a positive self-esteem. Belonging is most important when promoting cultural diversity as it relates to feelings, being appreciated and cared for by others. The Early years of a child’s life is when children first become aware of differences among people and they start to form opinions and attitudes. As children get older they
