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
Have you ever wonder what goes on in a classroom on a rainy day? That's right, the kids still need to move around and burn some calories. Well, in my class we dance to child friendly songs. Or simply just play quiet games. But if there's no rain, we like to move around!
My students are smart, driven, and very verbal.
They are 95% Hispanic and 5% African American. Most of them do not have a computer or other technology at home. They are exposed to violence and socioeconomic limitations, like lack of food, that others take for granted. Our school provides a safe environment away from gangs and other socioeconomic limitations. In my classroom, they get to dream, and the sky is the limit. They've planned future traveling plans, designed their dream homes, and have become celebrated community heroes.
The classroom is a safe haven where dreaming high is encouraged. Nothing is impossible when they dream, write, and share their future plans. They would thrive as enthusiastic learners if they are provided with the memories that will last a lifetime. They will experience and recollect their memories in a whole new way.
My Project
In today's classroom, teachers require so much from their students in Language Arts, Math, and Science. However, physical fitness, art, & health, though they are part of a well planned curriculum, have taken a back seat. It's not until our students reach 5th grade that we see the need for physical fitness. Fifth Graders are required to take a physical exam. By then most of the students that are overweight could have benefited from direct instruction in health and nutrition. Teachers make the most impact when the students are in the lower grades. They are like little sponges that learn and do what is asked of them. This is the reason I have requested material that will instruct my students directly in nutrition, physical fitness, and healthy habits. In order to have more active students, I will like to have resources like a portable speaker system, Foam Flyers, Wrist Ribbons, Beanbag Board, Beanbags, and Beanbag Fun CD. We will move around and work our way to healthy and fit bodies!
I need your generosity to help me teach healthy habits in my classroom.
I have high expectations. I know that my students can one day be a big asset to our country. In order to contribute to our society, we need to guide their path from an early age. If they have healthy brains and body, then gasping new concepts in any subject matter is much easier. They can learn to be more active, be healthy, and at the same time benefit themselves by being well rounded students in all academic subjects.
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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