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
My students are a diverse group of first graders in a Title I school. They are each unique with different learning styles and interests. Despite their differences, they come to school each day with open minds and open hearts and are ready to tackle the day.
Their passion for learning and the desire to do well is what makes them so phenomenal.
My students are thinkers. They persevere and support each other when learning new concepts. They build each other up. They feel comfortable taking risks and making mistakes. These students have built relationships with not only me, but with each other. In our classroom, we are like a family. We laugh together, grow together, and encourage each other to be the best version of themselves that they can be.
My Project
I am requesting a variety of healthy snacks for my students to eat during the day when they get the stomach rumbles. Many times my students come to school hungry and aren't given the chance to eat at home. Seeing the tears streaming down their cheeks because they are hungry breaks my heart. It is also a long day for a first grader and they often get hungry in the afternoon. Having a variety of snacks like crackers, pretzels, cereal, and Rice Krispies, in my room will allow me to give my students breakfast and snacks during the day which will help eliminate hunger pains.
A clean and healthy classroom is something that some of us take for granted.
I would also like to get some basic cleaning supplies like Clorox wipes and cleaner. No one likes a dirty stinky room. Every day germs are brought into our classroom. It's like a petri dish of germs allowing my students to get sick and miss valuable learning experiences. These cleaning supplies will allow our classroom to be clean and germ free.
With your help we can keep our classroom clean and our stomach rumbles at bay so that my students can be successful in school each and every day.
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