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 18 kindergarten students are eager to learn and enjoy stories read to them and in need of having the necessary books readily available to continue learning from home. They come from a low socioeconomic background and in most cases come from homes where parents do not read to them, or do not have the means to access technology. My students live in an impoverished community in East Los Angeles. My students are from predominantly Latino backgrounds. They range from newly arrived immigrants to third-generation immigrants. I have students that do not have adequate resources to keep learning from home. The students that I work with are receiving free school lunches. Despite the challenges my students face, they are happy children who want to learn.
My Project
Writing centers in kindergarten are a great way to encourage writing, doodling, and drawing. By supplying children with the necessary tools to facilitate writing education, children engage themselves in all types of creative learning activities. A writing center in my classroom can provide my students much needed confidence with literacy. Teaching students at a young age to write improves their reading skills by helping them recognize the connection between the letters they see and the sounds the letters make. Encouraging writing and providing a space for writing opportunities can enhance problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
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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