This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Students
As a teacher in a low-income, high poverty school district, my students are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom. Despite the many challenges they face, I am looking to keep things simple and provide my students with creative and meaningful learning experiences.
My students are creative, clever and very spontaneous.
They like to move, they love to read and love lots of positive attention. Many of them are being raised in single-parent households and receive a free lunch based on their socioeconomic status. These things may prevent them from getting ahead early in life and may not provide them with the life experiences many of us see as "typical".
From the minute they walk in the door of my classroom I focus on their potential and growth while they are with me. I may not be able to control their home lives, however, I can certainly control their experience during the school day. By doing this in a creative and positive way, I am hopeful to inspire even our earliest learners to continue on a path of academic excellence.
My Project
Do you remember your classroom carpet from elementary school? My students need a classroom carpet for morning meeting and whole group learning time. Right now, we have a plain, white carpet that was donated to us at the beginning of the year. The carpet is getting dirty and falling apart. My students need a clean, colorful carpet that has individual squares so that they have their own spot and are not complaining that he or she is in their spot.
My kindergarten students are the most imaginative and creative children that I have ever met!
My students need a place where they can explore each others' ideas and have discussions during whole group time. This carpet will greatly benefit their learning.
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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