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
My students walk in with smiles every morning. They are loving, intelligent, and eager to learn every day. As an educator, I strive to keep this eagerness to learn well beyond the school year.
We are a low income/ high poverty school district with little to no resources.
The majority of my students come from homes where parents work more than one job to provide the basic necessities. Despite these challenges, both parents and students value education.
My classroom is a blended classroom, meaning it is an inclusion based curriculum where students with special needs work alongside their general education peers. The special education teacher and I partner to implement lessons that are appropriate for all students.
My Project
As mentioned, my classroom is a blended preschool classroom with ages from 3-5 years old. Because my students vary in ages and abilities, I have selected tricycles in varying sizes. The tricycles will enable all students to strengthen their balance and coordination, increase their muscle strength and overall get some daily exercise. Lastly, the goal is for my little ones to feel independent and confident once they pedal and move for the first time. It is important to note that we live in Chicago where it can get very cold and going outdoors for physical activities is not a possibility. These tricycles will be used in the hallways or our gym to get them moving all year round despite weather.
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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