Cynnsational Student Services, LLC

Help us to create a true love of literacy for our littles 📚💛
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While our school is still in its foundational phases, our scholars have shown so much grit, determination, respect, optimism, wonder, and responsibility. They yearn daily to learn and explore the world around them, but having access to quality resources will give them the true educational experience they deserve.

With new books of all genres and a comfortable reading space, our scholars can truly explore and interact with texts that engage their interests and provide academic rigor. Using , we are asking for donations towards that library that will truly make our scholars love the wide wide world of literacy! Use the code “Friday” to have your donation doubled, and please share our link, located below. 📚💛
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GROWing a Love of Literacy!, a project from Ms. Ashley Help me give my students the ultimate library experience! With new books, shelves, and floor seating, we can instill a new foundation of reading in deserving scholars! Help My A amazing scholars gr...

Our first blog and Patreon post are up!
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This week, we focused on culturally relevant texts. Head over to www.cynnsationalstudents.com/blog to read more and get a look at some great books that should be in your child’s library!
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Check out our two freebies for this week & subscribe to our Patreon for exclusives at patreon.com/cynnsationalstudents
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We have some exciting news to share!

Cynnsational Student Services has a Patreon! Starting July 5, the "Being CYNNsational" podcast will launch it's first episode. "Being CYNNsational" is a education-centered podcast that speaks on how culture and society affects education in this country. We will also be launching our read alouds on our accompanying YouTube channel. Our Patreon, as well as our website, will house lesson plans, classroom tips and tricks, and printables associated with the read alouds and podcasts. Take a look at our upcoming schedule and be on the lookout for our first podcast and read aloud! We can't wait to share with you what we have been working on!

Literature used in the classroom typically reflect the lifestyles and experiences of only a small percentage of students. Children should be exposed to culturally relevant literature, which provides representation of their culture and lifestyles in the text they read. Culturally relevant texts provide students with insight to experiences and characteristics that may tackle the tough subjects they face daily. It was also found that culturally relevant materials promote academic success and competence & appreciation of their culture. Topics discussed in culturally relevant literature includes race and ethnicity, trauma and assault, violence, substance abuse, self-identity, poverty, and health. Below are a few culturally relevant books that children can read with family and guardians, in educational settings, or by themselves. The links to purchase these amazing reads are included as well!

My Name is Sangoel
written by Karen Lynn Williams and Khadra Mohammed
https://www.amazon.com/My-Name-Sangoel-Karen-Williams/dp/0802853072/ref=sr_1_1?crid=Z1CRP427LUW&dchild=1&keywords=my+name+is+sangoel&qid=1618331323&sprefix=my+name+is+sangoel%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1

The Laura Line
written by Crystal Allen
https://www.amazon.com/Laura-Line-Crystal-Allen/dp/0062490214/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+laura+line&qid=1618331382&sr=8-1

The Bluford High Series
written by various authors
(The entire series is culturally relevant! 🥰)
https://www.bluford.org/
No Way Out (part of the Bluford Series)
written by Peggy Kern
https://www.townsendpress.com/store/k-12/fiction-and-nonfiction/no-way-out