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
The development of language is part of the development of the personality, for words are the natural means of expressing thoughts and establishing understanding between people.
~Maria Montessori
I have an amazing class of 28 curious and energetic first graders. First grade is a year of exponential growth, especially when it comes to language. Many of my students are English Language Learners and all of my students are learners of academic language. I strive to create a language rich classroom.
Our school honors diversity and inclusion and we realize our children are not blank slates. Every child comes to school with experiences that enhance the learning of others. As a one of a kind STEAM and Classical Elementary School in Chicago we have the unique opportunity to provide a culture of enriched learning.
My Project
Counting is fundamental to learning math in the primary grades. Counting collections support the development of number sense. A deep understanding of numbers provide the foundation for understanding place value, how numbers are composed and decomposed, and how they are related to one another. This deep understanding of numbers allows students to operate on them in powerful ways.
Counting collections are an equitable way for students to engage in sense making while cultivating a joy for doing math, no matter language, experience, or socio-economic status.
Counting collections are hands-on concrete learning experiences.
Half of 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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