Funded Jul 2, 2020Thank you for your contribution towards my goal of creating a diverse classroom. Not only did it help open the minds of my young readers with their stories but also provided stories of empowerment for them to read in order to practice their skills. In first grade, my students are starting to build their confidence as readers and human beings. These diverse books helped them practice their reading skills while providing them with stories where they felt represented. They learned valuable lessons on inclusivity, kindness, and diversity.
As a class we enjoyed delving into these different stories with a variety of hero's and heroines. They created deep classroom discussions about the diversity of life and broadened my students little minds. It also allowed students to work on their empathy skills as they read about different backgrounds and experiences. These stories helped me create the foundation of a classroom family at the beginning of the year. They continued to help me reinforce the attitude of inclusion all year long.
Again, thank you for your donation, it is truly a gift that will keep on giving as I send my little students with big minds into the world.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Garner