My students need a variety of board books and hand-puppets to jump-start their early love for literature and animation. We also need a digital camera to document the various activities we do in class.
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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
For most of my students, it is their first time to attend school. So it is my goal to spark their interest in all aspects of their academics.
Pre-kindergarten students are very enthusiastic learners!
We are at a Title I school with a very high percentage of students and families living in low income homes. Most of my students are English language learners. While poverty and language can present barriers for my students, they are learning not to let their challenges get in the way of education. As their teacher, it is my job to create excitement in their daily routines at school in order to make their school experience fun and worthwhile.
My Project
These days, we often see electronic devices in the hands of children. While there are some benefits in using technology at an early age, the disadvantages far outweigh them. As a pre-k teacher, I want to immerse my students in a classroom full of books that are engaging and inviting. The colorful and sturdy board books will create interest and curiosity in these early learners. In addition, the puppets will add animation to their imaginations as they retell or make up stories.
In the words of the American journalist, Margaret Fuller, "Today a reader, tomorrow a leader," my pre-k students will definitely develop an early love for reading.
As they enjoy the books and puppets in our classroom, no longer will they feel the need to play with electronic devices while they are at school. They will re-enact short stories and document dramatics using the digital camera, which will further spark their creativity and imagination.
More than three‑quarters 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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