Help me give my students books and literacy resources that will enhance their learning.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Jatoft's classroom raised $274
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
Listening to stories in class fosters my students' imagination. Reading aloud is used to spark excitement and interest on new topics or subject matter being covered such as social emotional, diversity, science related, and kindness, etc.
Reading is important because it develops the mind!
Reading stimulates the part of the brain responsible for attention and memory. Literacy sets students on a lifelong path from education, to career, and personal growth.
Talking about and sharing books creates magic in the classroom. It provides that extra time to bond with my students through what we are reading.
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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