My students need math materials like ten frames, dominoes, and a magnetic number line. This will help my students to have more tools available for them to learn.
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
Arriving at a young age to this country, I was faced with the struggle of learning another language. I was able to understand new concepts my teachers were teaching me because they used manipulatives that helped engage me, and solidify understanding that would have been more difficult if they hadn't used those materials. I began my education in the United States at the age of 14, and I know that giving my current students these same opportunities in kindergarten will make an even bigger difference in their lives.
My students are special because they are unique, smart, kind, and are learning another language; they are full of energy and dreams.
My class is made up of a mix of Hispanic students and native English speakers. My school district has implemented a Spanish dual-immersion program. The students are taught 50% in Spanish and the other 50% in English. It is very amazing to see Kindergarten students interact in another language that it is not English. Our school is a Title I school with 50% of students receiving free or reduced lunch.
My Project
These math materials will allow my kindergartners to explore and practice number concepts both visually and through touch. Being able to make my lessons more concrete will help my students gain a better understanding and confidence in math. These tools will engage my students much more, and will make our math lessons more authentic.
I plan on using the dominoes to teach part-part-whole and help students with addition.
The number line resource I need will also help me teach students to add and subtract. All these items will be used to teach both whole group and small groups. These resources will benefit students at my school for many years to come!
Half 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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