Let's Find Out!: Dual Language Kindergarteners Love Reading
My students need Let's Find Out and Science Spin. These are early-childhood magazines. Each issue contain simple articles and activities that develop reading skills.
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 class has a steady hum of activity. I want my students to feel so caught up in learning that they are not even aware that learning is going on. To reach my diverse learners I draw upon strategies that promote active engagement so that all my students can participate to their fullest potential.
My Kindergarteners love learning, and why wouldn't they?
It's contagious! My young scholars are in a dual language program where all students are learning English and Spanish. My class is made up of English language learners and native English speakers. In our class all students are on their way to becoming bilingual and biliterate, as well as developing an awareness and appreciation of the diversity and uniqueness of individuals. As a school, we are 86% economically disadvantaged and most receive free or reduced price lunch.
My Project
In order to set high goals and expectations for my Kindergarteners, I need access to high quality nonfiction materials. These Scholastic magazines, Let's Find Out and Science Spin, are developmentally appropriate and will give my students practice with simple, predictable informational texts that support concepts of print, sight words, phonics, and vocabulary. The Science Spin will also help me as the teacher make STEM connections, promoting learning and possibly careers in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math.
I know that my students will love these resources.
At this age they are sponges waiting to soak up all the exciting and interesting ideas and concepts in their world. My students love coming to school because they know it is a safe, welcoming, and fun place to learn. These early childhood experiences will help build a strong foundation for their future academic careers.
Nearly all 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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