My students need a bookshelf and display shelf to see books displayed and organized to help them have easy access to high-interest novels. I plan to display informational texts and historical fiction books that pertain to our unit.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Thomas's classroom raised $481
This project is fully funded
My Students
I teach in a small rural school with a surprisingly large diversity in reading skill level. The students in my 4 reading classes are between the ages of 9 and 12 and are full of energy and enthusiasm for learning. They love science and history; anything active and hands on!
The most challenging part of teaching reading is to find time in the school day to just READ.
It is a fact that students who read more, learn more and become proficient readers. My job is to instill in students a love for reading in the hope that they'll become life-long readers.
Since there is a great diversity in reading levels, our classroom needs a wider variety of age-appropriate texts to inspire and encourage the love of reading.
My Project
Since becoming a reading teacher, I have moved into a room that is lacking in a good book display. I am challenging my students to read 10 books per quarter. Having a bookshelf and display shelf will help them be attracted to and spot high-interest books.
Children are attracted to colorful pictures and this triggers a look through to see if they are interested in reading the book.
I can't wait to display some of my favorite books as well as new books that have been donated to our class. I will be organizing books according to genre which will help kids find the type of book they like to read.
More than a third of students from low‑income households
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