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 Project
I have an amazing group of third-grade students who are learning to navigate their world. My students love to sit on our classroom carpet and read books from the library. Students love to read together on the carpet and discuss each book as they read.
These books will allow my students to connect to characters and their feelings while developing and exploring their own emotions.
Please consider donating to my project and bringing these wonderful stories to my students. This year more than in years past students are not only learning how to improve their reading and math skills but also how to be good peers.
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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