I teach first grade in a dual language program in Brooklyn. Our program is just two years old and we still need many basic materials. My students need Spanish books for our classroom library.
I have 27 first graders who love to read in English and Spanish.
In our school, 57% of the students receive free or reduced price meals. My students come from very diverse backgrounds. They enjoy participating in literacy activities, and they are eager new readers and writers.
My Project
My students read at different levels, so I need books that are at each student's level to be able to scaffold their learning. Having these books will support all learning areas and teach them to appreciate the world of learning that reading brings. They will read them in school and at home with their friends and family.
This year, thanks to DonorsChoose, I was able to get some new books, but I still need more, so each of my students can take books home to read.
Literacy is connected to all of our content areas. Unfortunately, getting the right books in Spanish is a big challenge.
More than a third 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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