Help me give my students a voice. Many times, English Language Learners are too shy to speak up. The QBall will bridge their voice and public speaking in a fun way.
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
Our school has over 500 students in grades PK-5. In addition to regular education classrooms, we have a Dual Language classroom in every grade. We are located in the South Bronx. We are a Title I school. More than 80 percent of the students at our school receive free lunch. More than 70 percent of our students are Hispanic and over 25 percent are Black. Our students are at a financial disadvantage.
My class has a group of special students in the school.
They are new in the country and have language barriers, academic needs, and financial needs. They are forming new cultural identities while they work in their English, math, reading, and writing. They work hard every day and they are super eager to learn.
My class needs different ways to get engaged and motivated.
My Project
When I was a student, I was the shy girl in the classroom. I sank in my seat praying that my teachers would not call on me. I spoke too softly and I was always interrupted to raise my voice. I know how difficult it is to speak to the whole class. I want to make the experience of public speaking fun for my students. Every child, an English language learner, should know that his voice matters.
This Qball microphone is wrapped in soft foam that’s durable enough to take up daily use in the classroom.
It’s also easy to keep germ-free with the help of a Lysol wipe. This microphone, disguised as a ball, will help my students to become more engaged and willing to participate in the lessons. They can share a microphone to amplify their voices. With your help, my students will be able to develop communication skills to help boost their confidence to become college and career-ready.
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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