Help me give my students bilingual books that will cultivate multicultural awareness and foster a love of reading.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Jatoft's classroom raised $183
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
Our school is located in Northern California. I teach 45 energetic first graders from Spanish speaking homes. The majority qualify for the free/reduced price food program. Some come from difficult circumstances such as broken families, poverty, health issues, learning disabilities, and language/cultural barriers.
"All students can learn and succeed, but not on the same day in the same way." -William G.
My bilingual and biliterate students come to class excited and eager to participate and become 21st century learners. Each student brings their unique style of learning that enhances our class community.
My Project
Reading aloud builds important foundational skills and helps students recognize what reading for pleasure is all about. It increases attention span and promotes bonding especially in light of coming back to school in person after distance learning. I chose books that highlight my student's Latinx culture so they see themselves represented in the rich illustrations as well as in the story.
Reading aloud motivates students to read.
When students see adults read, they are more likely to become readers. Students get to see and experience reading as something fun and positive. Listening to bilingual books will confirm the value of knowing two languages.
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
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