Help me give my students audiobooks at a higher level than they can read on their own. It gives them a chance to hear stories that might otherwise be above their reading level.
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Students
My energetic kindergartners enter the classroom ready to learn. They gleefully read books, draw pictures, and pretend play throughout the day. They beam with joy as they proudly identify letters and discover sounds. They love to learn! Some of my students are learning to read, write, and count, while some of their classmates are already reading. In this class, we use our experiences to build a community of life long learners.
My Project
I am requesting audiobooks at higher levels than my students can read on their own. Books on CDs count as reading time. If it “counts” when parents read to their kids, why would it not “count” when someone else’s voice reads the same darn words? For example, we can listen on the carpet, or at a desk during a time we wouldn’t otherwise be able to read, increasing the total time we can enjoy books together.
My students can listen to books at a higher level than they can read on their own.
Thus, incorporating audiobooks into a child’s reading repertoire gives them a chance to hear stories that might otherwise be above their reading level. They are exposed to more complex language structures and to advanced vocabulary.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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