This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Students
My students are truly remarkable. These students have a thirst for knowledge that is almost unquenchable. These students yearn to learn through interactive lessons. My students love reading, math, and science. They even refer to themselves as detectives looking for clues. My students love using STEM activities to explore the world around them.
I teach at a Title I school in a low-income area.
Currently, there are 20 students in my class. My students’ ability levels are varied from below grade level to above grade level. Many of my students have special learning needs. Nevertheless, all of my students are avid learners. These are students who love coming to school and participating in daily lessons and activities.
Our school is the center of its community because it is a neighborhood school. Many students live within walking distance and participate in many after-school programs.
In the past, our school has struggled with test and school performance scores. During the previous year, we have made great strides in turning those scores around. Our school has increased its test scores and school performance score by a letter grade. This type of growth will only continue if students have the necessary tools!
My Project
My students are active students that are working hard on their reading skills. They love learning and being better readers will only help them develop that love.
Providing hands-on reading materials like magnetic letters and twist and turn word builders will allow them to develop their reading skills through movement.
My students will be able to use magnetic letters to build their sight words and work on consonant-vowel consonant word patterns. When not using their magnetic letters to build words, my students can also practice building words with their Twist and Turn Word Builders. I cannot wait to see this project come to life.
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