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  • Canty Elementary School
  • Chicago, IL
  • 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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While recently organizing my classroom library, I realized this year's learners needed more books at their reading level. The students are so excited to read, now that they are acquiring the skills to decode words, but the book choices are far to difficult and may discourage them from picking up more books. The Guided Reading Leveled books I have chosen will keep them engage and are written at the appropriate level. Having a learning disability, is challenging enough. Learning to read in a hallway, stairwell or closet is discouraging. I'd like to make our learning space feel comfortable and warm for my young readers with FLex-Space Pillows.

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While recently organizing my classroom library, I realized this year's learners needed more books at their reading level. The students are so excited to read, now that they are acquiring the skills to decode words, but the book choices are far to difficult and may discourage them from picking up more books. The Guided Reading Leveled books I have chosen will keep them engage and are written at the appropriate level. Having a learning disability, is challenging enough. Learning to read in a hallway, stairwell or closet is discouraging. I'd like to make our learning space feel comfortable and warm for my young readers with FLex-Space Pillows.

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