I have the privilege this year of educating the minds of 28 first graders. Twenty-eight first graders who are eager to learn, excited about reading, mastering language arts, pumped about math, and so enthusiastic about the arts. However, they have come into first graders in the midst of horrible budget cuts, that provide a small milestone in achieving these goals.
This passionate group of second graders resides on the Southside of Chicago.
They have the privilege of learning in an environment that believes in personalized learning, flexible seating, and the power of technology. The students are of both African American and Hispanic descent with 99% of our students receive free or reduced-priced lunch. However, they are learning that believing in themselves is all that matters.
My Project
This year I recently ventured into a new grade level. Second grade! I am thrilled with the change. However, I am noticing that my students are all on different paths in becoming fluent readers. Some are still master blending, some have advanced to reading words with complex vowel combinations, and some have advanced toward decoding multisyllabic words.
My goal is to use these reading stations to help students master the level they are in and to support them in their future reading levels.
These reading stations are sure to build engagement while addressing their personalized reading needs and ultimately pushing these students one step closer to becoming fluent readers.
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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