My students need paint, paintbrushes, watercolor pencils, sharpies and drawing paper.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Brown's classroom raised $501
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
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 teach through the arts to help my students become engaged and successful in their academics.
This year I have changed grade levels so that I can teach through the arts.
I will have at least 30 students who are eager to learn. 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
The importance of the Arts in the classroom have been proven to be highly beneficial for students and studies have shown that increased exposure to the Arts can result in higher grades and more successful graduates. Some of the benefits of the Arts in the classroom include: developing higher thinking skills, building self-esteem, accessing multiple intelligences, challenging all students, achieving success in other subjects, addresses common core standards, and much more!
During the 2016-2017 school year, I am planning on creating a fun and challenging curriculum that is arts based.
With the paints and paintbrushes, my class will be able to create their state projects. With the watercolors my students will be able to create seascapes and other beautiful pieces of art that interprets their ideas and understandings. With your generous donation, my students will be able to achieve their learning goals.
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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