Help me give my students a cricut cutting machine and accessories to personalize their cultural classroom projects.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Cruz's classroom raised $540
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 Students
We are a first grade bilingual class in a low income/high poverty area. My students come from many different Spanish speaking countries and are faced with daily difficulties as they and their families try to search for the American Dream. My school provides some supplies to take away any unnecessary stress but it is not enough.
Our first graders are on a journey to learn the English language.
Once they acquire a solid foundation in reading and writing in their native language, transition to English is almost instantly. They love to learn new vocabulary words and topics that are relevant to them. They are unique and certainly full of energy. Always eager to learn and share despite their challenges.
My Project
As a teacher, I understand the importance of welcoming and supporting students that come from other countries. Every student comes in with a story to be told. A story that is unique. Many of the students are brand new to the United States. Others have been here for quite a while, but have not mastered the English language.
It is imperative that the teacher create an acceptable classroom environment.
Some ways I try to encourage the easy transition of inclusion is by displaying students country flags and maps, displaying student work samples in their native language, displaying posters and items that reflect their culture.
This year I would like to let my students design cultural projects that will speak to them. Projects that will make them feel they are proud of who they are and where they come from. I am requesting a Cricut machine and accessories that will help us create images and text onto T-shirts. This shirts can be used during field trips and spirit school days. The cricut can also help create classroom crafts, coloring pages and your own thank you notes for funding this project. Help us build a better and stronger community!
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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