My class is full of brilliant 5 and 6 year-olds ready to take on the world. They come in with little knowledge and will come out reading in two languages. My Kingergarten and First graders are in a Dual Language Spanish/English Program.
Approximately 50% of my students come from native Spanish speaking homes, while the other 50% are from native English speaking homes.
Every day, 90% of the instruction is in Spanish. As we strive to learn the target language, we also introduce English into our day. We follow all the standards for the Common Core State Standards, but they learn primarily in Spanish in Kinder and First grade. About half of my class receives free or reduced-price lunch and could use extra help in all areas.
My Project
This school year brings new challenges for our teachers and students. I want to bring art and creativity into their education by allowing them to create at home. We will use Crayola watercolors, watercolor paper, Kwik sticks and paint canvases to create fun and diverse art throughout the school year. I am hoping we can use some art projects to brighten up their homes for the holidays.
We are having to be very creative in how we do our lessons in Comprehensive Distance Learning.
Most of the students do not have access to these kind of supplies at home. Thank you for partnering with us to allow art expression to happen this school year.
More than 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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