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
We have a very diverse demographic in our community, ranging from refugees to families that have been in the neighborhood for generations. We also have a majority of English Language Learners who have just come to America! In our Head Start Pre-K program alone we have quite a few languages going on at once; including, Spanish, Chinese, Karen and Arabic. Some children come into my classroom having only arrived to America a few days before and do not speak or understand English. How very scary for these brave children! But what a joy seeing them understand some English and then speaking before the school year is complete. I am always amazed by them.
Since we are a Head Start program, our families are within the poverty level and depend on our program for many resources.
Sometimes extra clothes, especially warm winter clothing, books and basic school supplies. I like to add materials to the classroom that will enhance their learning experience. Unfortunately out budget doesn't always meet the needs.
My Project
Many of my students will be transitioning into Kindergarten in the fall, for some this can be as stressful as it is exciting. Many of the children in my school often start school without basics like backpacks. By providing them with a big kid backpack can really help them get excited! Remember the feeling of a new backpack and lunch box?
Backpacks and a book about going to kindergarten can help ease the transition from pre k to Kindergarten.
Flash cards will help them keep the fundamentals they learned fresh during the summer. I also included some bubbles to remind them to have fun in the summer!
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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