Approximately half of the students in my school are performing below grade-level in reading. In order to increase reading levels and proficiency my students need to be exposed to a variety of genres on their reading levels.
Many of my students qualify for free and reduced lunch because their families live below the poverty line.
Our school encompasses a wide variety of racial and cultural backgrounds. We are an ESL (English as a Second Language) based school and we have students coming in from a wide variety of countries. Unfortunately, many of my students do not have books at home so I must provide engaging resources in my classroom. Because many of these children have limited funds for materials and field trips, books can help us "go", explore and learn together.
My Project
The elementary years are crucial in a child's development, especially reading. If students do not develop the foundational skills it can impact academic success at all levels of school. Studies have shown, that students who do not have basic reading skills by the end of third grade are at a much greater risk to fall behind in school. This is why it is so important that students have access to a variety of texts that can meet their individual needs. This project will allow me to further expand necessary reading resources and purchase books that will interest my students and instill a love of reading! The books I have chosen include fiction novels, non-fiction, science, animal books and poetry.
Magic Tree House Boxed Set, Books 13-16: Vacation Under the Volcano, Day of the Dragon King, Viking Ships at Sunrise, and Hour of the Olympics
• Amazon Business
$16.27
1
$16.27
Magic Tree House Boxed Set, Books 9-12: Dolphins at Daybreak, Ghost Town at Sundown, Lions at Lunchtime, and Polar Bears Past Bedtime
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$15.99
1
$15.99
The Judy Moody Star-Studded Collection: Books 1-3
• Amazon Business
$13.61
1
$13.61
Where the Sidewalk Ends: Poems and Drawings
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$13.59
1
$13.59
Big Book of WHY Sports (Sports Illustrated Kids Big Books)
• Amazon Business
$11.65
1
$11.65
Slithering Reptiles and Amphibians (TIME FOR KIDS® Nonfiction Readers)
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Teacher Created Materials - TIME For Kids Informational Text: Space Exploration - Grade 3 - Guided Reading Level P (Time for Kids Nonfiction Readers: Level 3.6)
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$9.99
1
$9.99
I Survived Collection: Books #1-4
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$9.97
1
$9.97
Teacher Created Materials - TIME For Kids Informational Text: Incredible Invertebrates - Grade 3 - Guided Reading Level N (Time for Kids Nonfiction Readers)
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
Mammal Mania (TIME FOR KIDS® Nonfiction Readers)
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
National Geographic Kids Everything Weather: Facts, Photos, and Fun that Will Blow You Away
• Amazon Business
$8.90
1
$8.90
What Is a Vertebrate? (Big Science Ideas)
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$8.56
1
$8.56
My First Book of Baseball: A Rookie Book (A Sports Illustrated Kids Book)
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$8.44
1
$8.44
Rising Above: How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges in Their Youth to Become Stars
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$8.39
1
$8.39
Mockingbird
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$7.99
1
$7.99
The Maze of Bones (39 Clues, No. 1)
• Amazon Business
$7.74
1
$7.74
Tornadoes and Hurricanes! (TIME FOR KIDS® Nonfiction Readers)
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