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
I have 32 energetic fourth graders in my New York City classroom. Many of the children come from low-economic households, but they have big dreams. They understand the importance of a good education. Most of the students attend after-school programs as well, so they spend the majority of their day in school.
My students work both in homogeneous groups and in heterogeneous groups in order to accomplish their daily learning targets.
We not only focus our academic goals, but on our social-emotional goals as well. We are involved with the Leader in Me program and practice our 7 Habits of Happy Kids. We understand that in order to be successful in school, we must always try our best. We motivate each other and work as a team.
My Project
Fourth graders love read aloud time because it gives them the opportunity to listen to a great story and have a discussion about it with their peers. A shared reading experience creates a sense of unity among the children. Together, they meet characters who they can learn from. They can make connections and share them with each other. It's the perfect opportunity to express their opinions on various topics.
As a teacher, one of the best sounds in the classroom is when I finish reading a story aloud and the children clap at the ending.
It tells me that they truly enjoyed the story and shows their appreciation for literature. My goal as teacher is not only to teach them how to read for understanding but to help them fall in love with reading for enjoyment. I chose books that were highly recommended for fourth graders. I also included a request for plastic baskets to keep the books organized and accessible to the students.
Together we will guide the students into becoming little bookworms! Thank you!
More than three‑quarters of 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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