Help me give my students a place with a nice carpet to comfortably gather while we explore the world through books. They also direly need a thesaurus set to aid in expanding their vocabulary.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Caliz's classroom raised $531
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
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
My students are a diversity of tiny bodies and big minds that are always ready to take over the world. They love to share their fascinating ideas, they are always eager to please, and nothing makes them happier than being shown how much they are loved. Most of my students speak English, but I also have a mixture of Spanish speakers at all different levels of their English learning.
There are also a variety of learning levels even within the 4th grade, so it is challenging to make sure all levels are met without leaving anyone behind.
That said, my students help me take on the challenge by helping each other during our lessons. If someone is lost and I am busy helping another student, my little “teachers” are always ready to aid in their peers’ learning until I can take over. They are very understanding when we don’t always have all the things that we need, such as a carpet big enough for all of them to fit on. We are always learning as a group how to be better academically, socially, and emotionally. We are only 3 months in, but I am already a better person because of them!
My Project
As of right now, my students cram together to listen to read-alouds, watch learning clips, and discuss topics as a class. Most of the time, some students end up on the cold tile and we have to rush through our gathering time so that they can return to more comfortable seating areas. That really cuts into their focus and takes away from what should be great moments together. A nice carpet will solve this problem!
We are also in dire need of a thesaurus set, since it is such a great resource for writing.
These resources are in hopes of expanding their learning experience and world.
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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