Celebrate Diversity Through Literacy

Funded Sep 17, 2020

Thank you for your generous donation to our class! I believe the goal of education is to prepare students to be competent members of society. I believe that the teacher's role is to facilitate student's education and provide students with opportunities to learn the skills and strategies necessary to achieve their potential. Your donation has allowed me to provide students with new and engaging resources to pique students interest and engage them in new topics and ideas.

Student's understanding of knowledge is the strongest when it is the result of their interactions with their physical and social environments. As they interact with each other, they are learning to take on roles in society. Hands on activities allow students to experiment with their world, assimilating and accommodating information at their own pace, to meet their own developmental needs. All children are different and unique. I believe in celebrating each individual. They are part of a group, but they are also independent people, with different backgrounds and beliefs. I feel that these different backgrounds provide great teachable moments. I have been able to create lessons using our new books that foster understanding and love for all. Children need to know that we are all different, and that there are positive aspects to each way of life. Studying diverse cultures through the new books you helped provide to our class helps children grasp a better understanding of the world we live in. It has helped provide a feeling of community; a safe, comfortable learning atmosphere where they have a feeling of warmth and comfort. The students frequently remind me and request "Flashlight Friday," and enjoy reading the diverse books we were able to select with your donation. "Flashlight Friday is even able to capture and engage my most challenging students. We will continue to benefit from your generosity for years to come!”

With gratitude,

Ms. Clark