I have an incredible group of highly energetic, curious, and excited 6th graders. They really enjoy learning especially social studies and math. They love collaborating with their peers and learning in exciting hands-on ways.
There is a buzz about books in our classroom.
Students are provided with many opportunities to discuss what they are reading in small groups, large groups, and with reading buddies. The more books available for students, the greater the buzz becomes.
My students love a challenge! They are goal and service oriented. They complete community service projects, serve the school as lunch workers, safety patrol, and first grade buddies. They look for opportunities to serve others and make people feel special and valued.
My Project
Our new Superintendent has challenged teachers to create a “book-rich” environment in every classroom. Book access is a significant factor in literacy development. Research shows that students in classrooms with high-quality classroom libraries read 50 percent more than students who do not have access to a library in the classroom. Teachers are encouraged to be “choosy” about the books in a classroom library and to avoid purchasing every outdated and dog-eared book from yard sales. Students need to get excited about the books in the classroom library. Having a high-quality classroom library would allow me to present and display books in enticing ways that encourage and prompt interest, dialogue, and thinking. With a growing classroom library, the buzz about books in our classroom will bloom!
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