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 students are from low-income families that are of Hispanic and African-American descent. A majority of my students speak two languages and struggle with the transitions between the languages. Some students cannot afford basic school supplies, get a good night's sleep, or concentrate on their educational success due to home issues that some adults never have to think about. My students need stability and consistency daily, and I try to provide this with a daily routine.
It is my job to provide a safe and effective environment for a successful academic future.
I focus on the needs of each of my students through small groups and one-on-one work. It is my goal to keep students engaged and focused while in small groups. I have to be very creative with this due to our school's limited funding for extra materials. These materials would help my students stay focused and productive during their center time.
My Project
Reading is an essential tool for everyday life! We read when we are happy, sad, lonely, anxious, and even when we are in groups. Reading is something every student should be able to do at their level and interest.
In order to keep my students' interest level high and reading on level, I need to organize my classroom library into genres with book bins.
This will allow every student to easily and independently find the "Just Right Book" for their needs. Students will be able to quickly and effectively choose a book matching what they want to read for that day. They can easily exchange books as often as they can because the book bins will allow easy accessibility to a variety of books.
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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