My students are curious, inquisitive 5th graders who enjoy learning across subject areas. Our classroom community fosters critical-thinking skills, collaboration, and empathy. They are curious about the world around them and love to explore that world through books. My hope is to add books and resources into my classroom library that represent not only their diverse lives, but the unique experiences and perspectives of people around the world.
My Project
I am requesting diverse read aloud books and atlases which will help to open up the world to my students who live in a small town. By having these books and atlases, my students will be able to explore the world and to see themselves in a bigger place. These atlases will be used daily to support their learning of maps and the world around us. Giving them new materials will ensure that they are current and engaging.
Through exposure to a variety of cultures and experiences, I can help my students further develop their empathy and understanding of the world in which we live.
These resources will help students have an appreciation of the different cultures that make up their diverse community. Books should be a reflection and a mirror for kids to see themselves and the world around them, and these diverse read alouds will allow them to do so.
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