Help me give my students lots of high interest diverse books and flexible seating space to make their classroom their own!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Alcaraz's classroom raised $510
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 a few miles away from a large metropolitan city. My students' families are working class and usually, both parents work. The families in our community are very involved and want the best for the children and trust the teachers at our school wholeheartedly.
My students are enthusiastic 6th graders who truly enjoy working in groups, using technology and being creative.
80% of my students are English Language Learners and although they might struggle with academic language and correct grammar usage, they are still very inquisitive and persistent in finding answers.
My Project
Sitting in a chair all day long can be difficult for 6th graders. Adding flexible seating can give them the opportunity to work away from their table, but still be comfortable. Also, providing diverse literature to my classroom will positively impact my students as they really enjoy reading books about others who might look like them or be facing similar problems as them.
Reading about characters who look like them or have similar problems than them teach my students that they are not alone and better yet, a whole support system around them.
These twelve diverse books along with flexible seating chairs will allow my students to immerse themselves in authentic literature and learn about themselves and others.
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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