This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Students
The students in our school all come from various backgrounds and have different abilities. All of the students in my class are considered delayed, including cognitively, developmentally, physically, and socially. I have students who do not hear English at home, students who are non-verbal, and students who speak very well. I have students who can write sentences and students who are working on pre-writing skills. All of my students need additional help with academics, social skills, and life skills.
To keep my students excited and wanting to come to school, we do many hands-on activities and crafts associated with our curriculum.
We also teach cooking activities, and life skills such as loading and unloading a dishwasher, sweeping, wiping tables, sorting, washing, and folding.
About 83% of the students at our school receive free or reduced-price meals. We also have a large portion of English Language Learners (18%). We have a very transient population in our school serving the homeless, students living in motels or extended stays, and many apartment complexes.
My Project
My students have started showing an interest in books since beginning a "Book of the Week" study in the classroom! I want to encourage them to explore reading books they choose, but my poor bookshelf is struggling to have the needed organization for them to be able to select a book, read it, and put it back in the correct location. The cubby shelves requested in this project would provide a well organized location for the requested book bins to stay. Each bin will be properly labeled with the book author or theme for my students to easily select a book and return the book to the correct location when finished. The requested cushions will provide floor cushions for them to hang out and enjoy our newly installed book corner. By contributing to this project your are encouraging a love for reading in my students and helping them explore new worlds!
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