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 from the most diverse part of Tampa Bay. Because of this, our population is made up of many English Language Learners. When they come into school, for most, it's their first time in school. It is up to us to make sure they get the best quality public education they deserve. My students are young, ambitious, and curious.
School is a time to explore and play, to imagine and create until the end of the day.
Our school is a Title I/Renaissance School. Most of our students are from low-income families which is reflected by our 91% free or reduced lunch status. Although my kids face socioeconomic challenges, they come to school every day willing to learn. I get the most satisfaction as a teacher when I see their faces light up when they finally understand something I'm teaching or when I read a book that they are interested in.
My Project
Do you remember the first book you read, that made you an avid reader? First impressions are very important. I want to create a great first impression of books, for my students, so they are able to appreciate and love quality books.
The ultimate goal is turning them into life long readers.
Fairy tales, fables, classic stories from classic writers, and new and upcoming authors, I am requesting a wide variety of books so our kids can read wonderful stories in the classroom together, by themselves, and even take home to add to their own library. For most, it may be their very first book at home. I truly believe children who read, grow up to be thinkers. Every child may have their own preferred genre. Those who may seem like they do not like books just hasn't found the right book for them yet. I want them to find that book in our classroom. I want them to take that book home and make it that book that made them fall in love with reading.
When turning my students into lifelong readers they need supplies to respond to what they read. Paper for writing about a new book they just read, construction paper for making a picture or doing an activity that follows the story. Maybe they might want to write their own little story! Construction paper, writing paper and even the toner for the copier to publish their writing is so important to have ready for what ever my students need.
My students are very much like the Chinese Proverb: I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do, and I understand. My goal with my students is to get them to understand. By having needed supplies and books I will be providing those opportunities.
More than half 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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