Although I have enjoyed teaching elementary art for the last three years, I'm thrilled to be teaching First Grade this year! I'm beyond excited to get to know my students and their families! My students receive mostly free and reduced-price lunch and often deal with the daily struggles that accompany living in a low-income neighborhood in New Orleans, LA.
As a new first grade teacher, I am hoping to create a safe, warm and inspiring classroom for my students.
With this in mind, I am looking for funds to create an amazing classroom library for my students! Cultivating a love of reading is important as a young student, and providing my students with a great library will help build their love of reading and learning!
My Project
As a first grade teacher in a low-income neighborhood in New Orleans, LA I know my students face more adversities than even I realize. I am hopeful my students are excited to continue the journey as young and beginning readers. From this, I'm confident I can connect with them, and their families, to create a lasting love of learning through reading!
By donating to my classroom library project you are not only providing reading material to low-income students but are also fostering students' love of reading & learning!
I carefully choose books from Amazon that I thought would interest my students and keep them engaged. I also was purposeful in the reading levels I choose, as many of my students might start off their first-grade year reading under grade level. It was important to me to create a dedicated reading area/library in my classroom that students would want to visit, so I added flexible seating (Wobble Cushions) from Lakeshore (My students in the past have loved these flex seating items!) and a 4'x6' rug from Amazon.
Thank you very much for your time and donation- it truly means the world to me and my students!
More than three‑quarters of 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
DII Moroccan Indoor/Outdoor Lightweight, Reversible, Fade Resistant Area Rug, Use For Patio, Deck, Garage, Picnic, Beach, Camping, BBQ, Or Everyday Use - 4 x 6', Gray Lattice
• Amazon Business
$38.99
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$38.99
MerryMakers Pete the Cat and Friends Playset, Set of 4, 5-6.5-Inches Each
• Amazon Business
$25.55
1
$25.55
MerryMakers Pete the Cat and Friends Playset, Set of 4, 5-6.5-Inches Each
• Amazon Business
$25.55
1
$25.55
First Little Comics Parent Pack: Levels A & B: 20 Funny Books That Are Just the Right Level for New Readers
• Amazon Business
$15.41
1
$15.41
First Little Comics Parent Pack: Levels A & B: 20 Funny Books That Are Just the Right Level for New Readers
• Amazon Business
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