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
The children I work with are incredibly resilient and strong. They endure many hardships as city kids residing in an impoverished section of Philadelphia. Every morning I am greeted by 30 adorable, free spirited kindergartners. Sadly, behind some of those smiles lurk fear, hunger, and sadness. Many of them go to bed hungry and lay in beds with siblings sharing one blanket; gunfire is not an unfamiliar sound for them while trying to get sleep.
Sharing their stories is heartbreaking, but these kids have so much spunk and I love them for it!
As a class, we share many giggles and tears throughout the school term. I emphasis that we are a FAMILY for the ten months we are together. I believe the kids feel that connection and strive to do their best despite the hardships they endure outside of school.
Their unfiltered honesty is my favorite part! They are sure to tell me when I look tired or how they like my hair! The girls get excited when I switch to a funky nail polish color or wear a new pair of shoes. They have the best humor and the silliest of things create the biggest belly laughs!
My Project
These wonderful activities will be used during Literacy. Each day, children are divided into groups and cycle through interactive and engaging centers. It is important that centers be challenging so that their interest remains high.
So many of my students need help with basic skills, mastering the alphabet is not always an easy task for many of them.
I have several children with autism that would benefit greatly from these activities. Making sure that each center is appropriate for all learners is a high priority and these do just that! Learning through play has proven to be a successful method in my classrooms. I strive continually to provide an enriching environment that creates a love of learning.
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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