My students need these books to complete the selections needed for our first annual mock Caldecott activity.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Veazey's classroom raised $340
This project is fully funded
My Students
The kids that come into my library are survivors. My students are PreK to Grade 5 and mostly come from low-income areas, but their hunger for knowledge is real.
The Louisiana Flood of 2016 may have washed away their belongings, but it has not diminished their spirits.
These kids are true learners, and they deserve every opportunity to achieve greatness.
Good hearts, capable minds, eyes open wide - my students have all of these. All they need is a chance to put them to use.
My Project
We are taking our first shot at predicting the winner of the prestigious Caldecott Medal, the award given to an American illustrator each year for distinguished artistic achievement in children's literature. While we have amassed a considerable number of the titles we want to evaluate, a few more have eluded us. That's where this project comes in!
The examination of the literature in contention for this award will provide students with a plethora of opportunities to build skills within the realm of literacy and across other facets of learning.
Over the course of this learning activity, students will be developing an understanding of the components of distinguished picture books, a stronger grasp on reading for deep meaning, an awareness of the subtleties presented in literature, an expression of opinions and ideas with peers, a clear comprehension of story elements and their relation to illustrations, a knowledge base regarding criteria and its place within evaluation, and an increased excitement about books which could lead to a lifelong love for reading.
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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