My students are a group of the smartest little learners in my entire school! They come from different backgrounds; some ride the bus in from far away neighborhoods and some live across the street. We are a blended Special Education and Bilingual classroom within a school that is 90%+ free and reduced-price lunch.
Pre-kindergarten is one of the most important grades in school.
It is the time when students get hooked on education. The best way to hook them is with adapted materials that will allow them to learn in an individualized way.
My Project
Our classroom is in need of interesting, fun, and age-appropriate books. These new materials will help enhance units on a more personal level for my young learners. New materials like these include a realistic representation of the people, things, and experiences in my students' world.
By donating to our project, you are directly making a connection between my students, their environments, the grit, diversity, and experiences in their lives.
You will also be helping bring books alive in a more meaningful way.
Bringing in books with characters of various backgrounds, and with diverse experiences, will help instill the same determination and grit onto my students.
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