As adults we read mostly all nonfiction on a daily basis. I need to show the excitement that comes from reading true, interesting, facts about our world by providing more opportunities to read nonfiction in our class.
We are known as "Home of the Readers." Unfortunately, some of our students don't have the opportunity or resources to access information and books at home.
Most of our students consider their classroom their "second home." A place where they feel safe, know they can take risks, and be the best they can be. Providing them with the best materials can help them succeed and become independent, curious readers.
My Project
Last year we did an animal research project. Every child had a different animal. As a first year teacher last year I didn't have much of any materials available in the classroom to learn about an animal of interest. I checked out books from a couple local libraries in our city and brought in stacks of books. The kids were so thrilled. For the following two weeks they couldn't wait to continue reading and continue their process in their research project. If I could have more nonfiction in my class about animals, plants, and cultures I can only imagine the learning that will take place daily.
Starting my second year of teaching I have slowly built my classroom library.
Fortunately my students have a lot of opportunities to read fiction in our classroom library but we are in need for more grade level nonfiction. Providing more resources to learn about true, interesting animals, plants and cultures in our world can open the minds of our students and let the exploring continue.
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