Help me give my students these tools to increase attention to reading and comprehension.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Self's classroom raised $386
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
We are in south Texas at a public elementary school of about 850 students PK-5. We are located in a coastal town, which has chemical plants and fishing industries. We have many migrant families due to lots of agriculture in our area, and contract work at the plants.
Over 70% of our students receive free or reduced-price lunch.
As a result, many of them have had no exposure to a variety of life experiences, which would increase their knowledge. When Hurricane Harvey wrecked havoc on our town, many students suffered and to this day some families are still recovering.
Our community includes a diverse group of cultures. We have Burmese refugee children, other Asian children whose parents work at the plants, African American, Hispanic and white students.
The students are very eager to learn and, for the most part, the parents want what is best for their child, no matter what. They may have limited income but they still try to help do whatever they can for their children. These students may be low income - but are eager learners who deserve the best education I can give them.
My Project
My students could benefit in so many ways from these Reading materials. I could implement these as needed in my tutorial and guided reading groups to increase engagement and comprehension. These materials are rigorous enough to increase growth, and - more importantly for the students - they are a fun way to grow deeper in learning.
I can't imagine anything more important than engaging kiddos in rigorous - deep thinking, while at the same time giving them enjoyment.
What better way to learn?
In addition to my Reading groups, these could later be placed in Literacy Stations to keep the learning going!
More than three‑quarters 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
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