My students need a new collection in the school library of high interest nonfiction books such as sharks.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Poper's classroom raised $303
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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
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 elementary students have many interests that they want to read more about. One of those interests is sharks. The collection of shark books in the school library needs to be replaced and updated.
My elementary students love to read!
However, our library budget had to be cut drastically which means less new books for the students to check out from the library. High interest children's books keep kids reading and that is a beautiful thing!
The elementary school where I am the librarian is in a high-crime, high-poverty area. It is an urban school district in Pennsylvania with close to 100% free and reduced price lunch. We strive to make our school the best place for our students, a place of joy, relaxation, comfort, and of course, the best learning around.
My Project
My students will be able to check these books out of the school library. Having high-interest new books make children excited to come to the library, and provides them with more reasons to read. Our school uses a literacy process called The Daily 5 which gives students daily reading time by themselves or with a partner. The children will use these books during this literacy time.
My library budget is very small.
Being able to provide these books for my students will allow them to improve their independent reading levels while learning about these animals. These books will engage them and increase their excitement for the printed word.
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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