Help me give my students the opportunity to have the most amazing school experience. The students in my class have said learning sign language is the best part of my day!
In the school that I teach in, 57% of the students are Asian, 19% are Latino, and 17% are White. In an effort to build inclusive classrooms and foster a generation where love is chosen over hate, I am working to build a classroom library that works to be windows into other people's lives and mirrors to reflect their own. Books and reading materials are crucial, practical tools that enable teachers to bring more of the world to their kids and help them develop kindness and empathy for the people around them.
My fourth grade class inspires me every day!
Many of my students come from immigrant parents, speak more than one language, and live in multi-generational households... and they love to read. Please help my students have a wonderful school experience by donating today.
My Project
In our school we prioritize being an inclusive community. In an effort to learn more about the deaf community we have been learning American Sign Language in Class. Many different languages are spoken in our diverse classroom but, we wanted to learn another language collectively as a class.
Did you know, "ASL is the third most popular language in the US behind English, Spanish and Chinese.
ASL is the fourth most widely used language in the US with around 2 million users." In an effort to increase windows and mirrors in our classroom, I want to make an impact that can give my students the opportunity to imagine new places, learn new languages, explore new foods and cultures. I also want to give them the voice of communicating through their hands.
"American Sign Language is a viѕuаl, gеѕturаl lаnguаgе, which means that it iѕ еxрrеѕѕеd via thе hands and face, аnd реrсеivеd thrоugh thе еуеѕ." Sign language provides the opportunity to communicate with individuals who are deaf, it will improve my students spelling skills as they are learning the letters but, more importantly learning American Sign Language brings my class together as one. These books, charts and graphs will help my students increase their awareness, learn about inclusivity, acceptance, and provided an opportunity learn about a culture and community that they are unfamiliar with.
During this time of the day, we are all beginners, learning something new, exploring another way that people communicate, we are closely looking at our classmates and friends. We see and sign together as we learn.
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
Canon PIXMA G2260 MegaTank - multifunction printer - color
• Best Buy Education
$180.18
1
$180.18
Carson Dellosa American Sign Language Flash Cards—Double-Sided, 122 ASL Signs With Illustrations and Word Associations, Alphabet, Numbers, Feelings, Animals, Food, Practice Set (105 pc)
• Amazon Business
$8.79
3
$26.37
Sign Language Posters for Classroom - 3 Pack Includes ASL Alphabet Poster, Numbers and Emotions Sign Language Chart for Kids. ASL Posters for Classrooms are 16x20 inch, Dry Erase, and Made in the USA.
• Amazon Business
$24.99
1
$24.99
El Deafo
• Amazon Business
$11.69
2
$23.38
Change Sings
• MahoganyBooks
$17.09
1
$17.09
Ada Twist, Scientist
• MahoganyBooks
$17.09
1
$17.09
Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment
• MahoganyBooks
$16.19
1
$16.19
Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History
• MahoganyBooks
$16.19
1
$16.19
Bunheads
• MahoganyBooks
$16.19
1
$16.19
Signing Made Easy (A Complete Program for Learning Sign Language. Includes Sentence Drills and Exercises for Increased Comprehension and Signing Skill)
• Amazon Business
$15.29
1
$15.29
Learn to Sign the Fun Way: Let Your Fingers Do the Talking with Games, Puzzles, and Activities in American Sign Language
• Amazon Business
$14.49
1
$14.49
Musgrave Pencil, Sign Language Pencils, Number 2HB, Box of 36, Colors Yellow, Orange, Green, Pink
• Amazon Business
$13.97
1
$13.97
New Kid
• MahoganyBooks
$11.69
1
$11.69
Sign Language for Kids Activity Book: 50 Fun Games and Activities to Start Signing
• Amazon Business
$11.69
1
$11.69
Time to Sign: Sign Language for Kids
• Amazon Business
$8.95
1
$8.95
Pre Sharpened Pencils 12 Count
• Dial Soap & Featured Brands
$1.50
1
$1.50
Materials cost
$415.25
Vendor shipping charges
$12.00
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.23
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$463.48
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$81.79
Total project goal
$545.27
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$545.27
10 Donors
-$544.39
Donations toward project cost
-$463.48
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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