Building Bilingual Brilliance: A Bright Start for First Grade Learners
Help me give my students Spanish books, STEM toys, an organizer cart, and mail slots to support bilingual learning, independence, and creativity in our first-grade dual language classroom.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Rocha's classroom raised $715
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
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 Project
I am a first-year teacher in a Spanish-English dual language immersion program at a Title I school, where most of my students come from under-resourced backgrounds and are English language learners. Despite the challenges they face, my students show up each day ready to learn with bright smiles, big hearts, and an eagerness to grow in two languages. They deserve a classroom that supports their unique strengths and sets them up for success in both Spanish and English.
The materials will transform my classroom into a space where bilingual learners feel empowered, engaged, and inspired every single day.
The Spanish-language books will help my students strengthen their literacy skills while celebrating their culture and supporting second-language learners. A utility cart will keep shared supplies accessible and organized, promoting collaboration and responsibility. A mail organizer will help students take home homework and important papers, encouraging independence and communication with families. And STEM toys will provide hands-on opportunities to explore science and engineering concepts through play, building critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork.
My goal is to give every child the tools they need to feel confident, supported, and successful in our bilingual classroom. Thank you for helping me build a strong foundation for these incredible learners during my first year of teaching. ¡Mil gracias por su apoyo!
Half of 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
Really Good Stuff Classroom Oak Mail Center - 27 Slots - 32" W x 12" D x 23½" H | Office Mailboxes, Mail Sorter, Organizer, Mailbox for Students, Teachers
• Amazon Business
$217.61
1
$217.61
Skoolzy Math Links 120 pcs - 6 pk - Plastic Links for Kids Learning - Toy Chain Links - Plastic Links for Kids - Math Manipulative for 3, 4-8 Year
• Amazon Business
$66.19
1
$66.19
Kaplan Early Learning English and Spanish Story Books - Set of 8
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$62.96
1
$62.96
Torlam 131 PCS Magnetic Base Ten Blocks - Place Value Blocks -Math Manipulatives K-3 for Elementary Classroom, Math Counters, Counting Cubes for Kids, Base 10 for 1st 2nd 3rd Grade
• Amazon Business
$20.99
2
$41.98
Amazon Basics 2-Tier Metal Kitchen/Utility Cart with Shelf, White
• Amazon Business
$40.71
1
$40.71
TOMYOU 400 Pieces Building Blocks Kids STEM Toys Educational Building Toys Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Kids Boys and Girls Aged 3+, Safe Material Creativity
• Amazon Business
$28.99
1
$28.99
hand2mind Wooden Dominoes Set for Kids, Double Six Dominoes for Toppling, Bulk Domino Blocks, Montessori Math Manipulatives, Kids Dominoes Classroom Set, Kindergarten Learning Games (6 Sets of 28)
• Amazon Business
$25.50
1
$25.50
Creative Straw STEM Building Toys 450Pcs Aged for 3-5 5-7 Preschool Kids Constructor Toy Thin Tube Toy DIY Educational Interlocking Plastic Engineering Toys Kit for Boys and Girls
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Judy Moody (Spanish) - Judy Moody y la vuelta al mundo en ocho dias y medio / Judy Moody Around the World in 8 1/2 Days - Paperback Book
• AKJ Education
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