In Portugal, all children, regardless of their nationality, mother language, culture, religion, ethnicity, family member sexual orientation, cognitive, motor or sensory differences, etc., participate in the life of the group. viewed as a privileged means to enrich each child's learning experiences and opportunities. For the construction of an inclusive environment that values diversity, it is also essential that the educational establishment adopts an inclusive perspective, ensuring that: everyone (children, parents and professionals) feels welcomed and respected; there is collaborative work between professionals; parents are considered as partners. There is a close connection with the community and a partnership in the use of its resources.

Erasmus+ Project "My culture, your culture, our culture" it's about multiculturalism. 

This theme is very pertinent in the times we live in, both in society and in kindergarten. 

Multicultural education involves the interconnection between the school, the environment in which it is part, children and their family, valuing differentiated pedagogy. Welcoming and integrating children of different nationalities and cultures in the kindergarten activity room, as is common practice, currently in Almada, of which diversity can be an asset for all actors in the educational process, in which culture   is also a form of

Game observes and passes.

teaching and learning tolerance towards others and acceptance of diversity. 

Integration of children of different nationalities, cultures, ethnicities or religion in kindergarten is a current need, to which educators have reacted with their attitude, practice and training and with the implementation of pedagogical projects within the multicultural theme in their groups.

Cultural diversity is also a positive challenge and an enrichment factor in the overall development of the child.

According to Curriculum Guidelines for Preschool Education, from the Ministry of Education of Portugal, for this to happen, the child must:

In the Personal and Social Training Area

- In the Construction of Identity and self-esteem:

• Represents the roles and situations of your family culture in moments of dramatic play.

• Recognizes it in different social groups (family, school, community, etc.).

•Identifies and values their family culture, and other cultures, understanding what they have in common    and different, always from a perspective that cultures evolve.

Sharing a traditional pattern of Viana do Castelo.

- In the Democratic Coexistence and citizenship: 

•Recognizes the diversity of characteristics and habits of others, expressing respect for all, regardless of physical differences, abilities, gender, ethnicity, religion, etc.

•Develops an aesthetic sense in the face of artistic manifestations of different eras and cultures.      

Sometimes you can show a way, 

other times, let yourself be led.

In the Area of World Knowledge,

- In the approach to science:

•Identifies some manifestations of the cultural and landscape heritage of its environment and other means, such as traditions, festivities.

• Shows an interest in knowing the similarities and differences between what happens in your time and in the lives of parents and grandparents.

•Understands and accepts the diversity of habits, clothing, food, religions, etc. characteristic of different cultural realities.

Birthday party.