My Students

Research states that independent reading is one of the most integral tenets for students reading success. Students need access to a variety of books at their independent reading level in order to build vocabulary, fluency, and develop a love for reading.

After teaching first grade for 6 years, I will be moving to a multi-age classroom teaching Pre-K and Kindergarten at a public Montessori school.

My school receives Title-1 funding from the government to serve a majority of low-income families in North Carolina with a high population of English Language Learners.

My Project

With the resources I'm requesting, I will be able to implement Reading Workshop with my Pre-K and Kindergarten students. Reading Workshop is a time for students to read leveled books independently to practice decoding and comprehension strategies explicitly taught by the teacher during lessons.

Donating to help purchase these sets of books will put books in students' hands--some for the first time.

They will have the opportunity to fall in love with reading during their first year of school, and with continued support, this love of learning could last a lifetime. Wide independent reading will help students gain confidence, build their vocabulary, and increase their reading fluency as well as positively influence their reading levels and growth.