This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Students
I work in west Philadelphia where the families have very limited resources to help support their children's literacy needs. Recently, I had the chance to revitalize the school library. For years, this space has not been used, and our students have been thrilled to experience a transformed space to learn, listen, and read. Students at our school come to class without pencils, paper, folders, and many times without even breakfast. We are a K-8 school with approximately 800 students. The students I teach are excited to learn and happy to be a part of our school community. However, materials and supplies are almost non-existent and need to be purchased by the teachers. Students here love to read and need all the support they can get.
My Project
We are winding down the school year and are need of some everyday school essentials. The students have been busy keeping the library clean and organized but are running out of supplies. Coloring pencils and crayons will be a necessity for next year and will help us finish these last few weeks out before we go into the summer.
The students take pride in their library.
Besides reading, our kids do a lot of projects in the library. We use the space for drawing, painting and clay. Therefore, it is truly important to all of us make sure we keep everything from the furniture, the windows, the beanbags and tables clean and free from germs. Our scholars enjoy helping out with this and making sure their space is ready for learning and creativity!
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