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 work in an inner city, where students do not have many things. One thing that I really love about my students is their general excitement when learning new things or seeing things for the first time. Whether it is a new game I bought for the class or a new book I purchased, they are generally really excited for these things. This year I was able to take the students on a field trip to a conservation center and their faces just seeing everyday things that I might take for granted was new and exciting for them. Another things I love about my students is their application for little things. Just a high five means just as much to them as a pencil or tangible item.
My Project
Based on the research by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), indicates, “Reading is the single most important skill necessary for a happy, productive and successful life. A child that is an excellent reader is a confident child, has a high level of self esteem and is able to easily make the transition from learning to read to reading to learn."
As a first grade teacher I know the importance of children reading every night.
Working in an inner city , in school that has 100% free breakfast and lunch, I also understand the that not each child has access to books. As a way to promote reading at home, my hopes is that these book totes will be a great way for my students to read leveled text appropriate for their reading level.
Each student will have his or her very own book tote to take home nightly. Students will get an opportunity to shop for books every week. Students will choose books that are "just right" and books that interest them. I have a variety of fiction as well as non fiction text. Also, as students are introduced to new text during small group reading these totes will be a great place for them to store their books in the classroom. They will have access to them, and when students completed their work, instead of "what' s next" students will know to read.
Students will be responsible for their totes and the materials in them. Students having love for reading is the ultimate, life long goal!
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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