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. What I love about teaching dual language kindergarten is that the program fosters bilingualism, biliteracy, and high levels of academic achievement through instruction in two languages-50% of our day is English and 50% is Spanish.
Our students are also 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
As a Kindergarten teacher I am always creating fresh, fun, and engaging learning centers. The challenge of the teacher is to create a learning center that is standards based, yet engaging and
developmentally appropriate.
With an Epson Color Printer with Eco Tank, I will be able to create learning centers and games that are within my teacher's budget. If I want color copies, that is out of my personal pocket. Using this printer at school, I will able to make relevant learning centers and games for my young scholars on my meager classroom budget.
These teacher created learning centers include literacy activities, math activities, as well as integrating standards from across the curriculum. Kindergarten students learn by doing and playing. I want my vibrant students to have matched quality of learning opportunities.
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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