My students are very unique and diverse. They are a wonderful bunch of 3rd graders who have a thirst for learning and are very inquisitive and enthusiastic. It is my goal as an educator to help them grow and explore as readers.
Books have the power to instill confidence, grit, and resilience to all readers.
They have the power to change us and allow us to understand the world around us. I truly want to foster a love for reading and compassion in my students by providing them with high interest books.
My Project
Books are POWERFUL! They allow students to see themselves or look into the world around them. Finding the just right book can change a reluctant reader into an avid reader. My goal with this project is to provide my 3rd graders with books where they are able to see their lives and cultures represented in the books we read in class. By having this collection of books it will aid in transforming my students into compassionate and eager readers.
It is important for students to hear and read stories about people that look like themselves and those who don't in order for them to better understand themselves and the world around them.
I want my students to have this exposure throughout the books we read aloud each day or in their own independent reading. These 26 books cover a wide range of topics such as friendship, persistence, poverty, growth mindset, acceptance, and more! With these books, my students will have the opportunity to explore, engage, and grow as readers.
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