My classroom is full of diversity with students that have many different needs and learning styles. We have students who have been without their loved ones for months at a time because of military deployments. On the other hand, we have families who move from home to home due to their low socio-economic status. With such a diversity of students, it is amazing to see how they adapt to one another and the new situations they face each and every year. These students are truly amazing.
My Project
These books will be added to our expanding classroom library and organized by series so students can easily access them. They will give students opportunities to imagine, connect, and grow as learners. Students have access to my library throughout the school day and will have ample amounts of time to read them during our reading block and beyond.
"In order to attract and hold children’s interests, classroom libraries must be stocked with many good books.
According to the American Library Association, classroom libraries should include about 300 titles, single and multiple copies, as part of a permanent collection, with supplements from a well-stocked school library."(Hack, Hepler, & Hickman, 1993)
By building my classroom library I will be able to reach more students through interest and variety, in turn this would stoke their love of reading. The love of reading will branch off into so many more opportunities for these students both socio-economically challenged and not.
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