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 students are eager to show everyone how much they have learned; However, they are not able to do so through a multiple choice test or essay writing that requires them to sit still for long periods of time. They are more comfortable moving around as they create a poster or take pictures to use along with their presentation.
My students are new comers from another country and struggling readers that come to the learning center on a daily basis to receive extra support in language development and reading.
Although they struggle to read independently, they enjoy read-alouds and shared readings where they are able to engage in rich discussions that lead towards making connection, partner sharing, retelling stories or sharing newly learned knowledge with their peers through different collaborative groupings
My Project
This kid inspired project came about as many of my morning students usually said, "I'm hungry! Do you have anything to eat Mrs. Aguilar?"
Trying to get a hungry child to focus is very difficult.
I asked the students to generate a list of snacks that they would like to have available to eat. Amongst the list were goldfish, chex mix, breakfast bars, granolas, fruit snacks and water.
They wrote a letter to our local council but since the budget had already been released they were not able to accommodate us. This year, we are thankful that Target is promoting Wellness through nutrition because my students can finally have a wealth of snacks to enjoy through out the day!
If nutritional needs have been unmet, children may be unable to perform at age-appropriate levels. Therefore, healthy eating is vital for our students' academic achievement and healthy life style.
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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