Success at Any Language Level!

Funded Jul 27, 2023

I cannot thank you enough!! The sense of accomplishment you have given to my new comer students through wordless books is immeasurable. It is a perfect way for them to realize on their own that they are learning a brand new language. This makes them feel empowered, smart and included.

At the beginning of their journey I use these books to make them feel included. While other students are reading words in the books, my New Comers can participate in reading time without feeling like they are faking it. They are looking at the beautiful pictures in order to decipher the meaning behind the story. Periodically, throughout the year, they will continue to pick up the same books and realize they have learned new words, then creating sentences to convey what is happening in the story. Eventually they will get to the point where they can write sentences and paragraphs.

I use these books to help my students believe in the power of learning if you stick with it!”

With gratitude,

Mrs. Gastelum