This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Students
This is my 11th year teaching at the best "little school in the hood that could," as my principal would say. We are a high poverty and high minority school. Even though my students may not always have a lot, they do not let that stop them from learning. They always come into my classroom eager and excited to learn.
They are constantly giving me hugs and writing me notes to tell me how much they love school.
I never want this joy and excitement for education to stop. That's why I need to keep finding new ways to keep them motivated and on task. They have so much energy and enthusiasm. I just want to see it channeled in the right way.
My Project
I'm always trying to find ways to get my students excited about reading and put books in their hands. They love reading Dr. Seuss books.
What better way to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday and Read Across America Day than by giving each of my students their very own Dr. Seuss book.
Reading is the key to success, and I want my students to be successful in everything they do. I also want them to experience the joy of reading. I don't want them to read just because they have to read. I want them to read because they want to read.
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