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
I am a teacher in a low-income/high poverty school district. Because of this, my students are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom. In spite of the many challenges they face, I am looking to provide my students with creative and meaningful learning experiences.
My students love to read and love lots of positive attention.
Most of them are being raised in single parent households and receive a free lunch based on their socioeconomic status. These things may prevent them from getting ahead early in life because they do not have the life experiences many of us see as "typical". From the minute they walk in the door of my classroom, they know they are loved. I focus on their potential and growth while they are with me. I may not be able to control their home lives, but I can control their experience during the school day. By doing this in a creative and positive way, I am hopeful to inspire them to become all I know they can be!
My Project
I'm new to 3rd grade this year and my students need chapter books to add to our classroom library. Chapter books will allow them to take adventures daily and will build their love of reading! Chapter books will build their stamina and will give them something to anticipate and look forward to for the next day! By choosing a variety of subject matter, I hope to peak their interest and expose them to things they may not be exposed to or choose on their own otherwise. I hope that my students will fall in love with reading just like I have!
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