Help me give my students stretched canvases, Oragami sheets, table-top easels, and more to help relieve stress and anxiety during tense times while creating cool pieces of art!
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
Our students are Hispanic and African-American. They are limited in resources, with over 90% of them qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
We try our best to create an environment that is safe and open while giving them meaningful experiences to enhance their lives.
Many of our students are also teen parents or dealing with identity issues. Due to those factors and lack of resources, many of them are on their own with the responsibility to find shelter and food.
Our students find ways to get creative with limited supplies. They are thankful for new things and look forward to being exposed to new things. Our students come to school for stability and the chance to forget about their circumstances while working to provide a better life for themselves.
My projects are about giving my students the best experiences while they are in school and providing them with what they need to be the best students possible socially, emotionally, physically, and academically.
My Project
My students are dealing with a variety of stress-related events/activities. Many of them doodle on their worksheets or on loose paper during counseling sessions. This project is so that we can host pop-up paint and play sessions so students can take a moment to relax and gain a sense of calm. In addition to having to deal with the pressures of school work and family, our students battle personal challenges that can weigh on them mentally and physically. Our Paint and Play sessions are all about giving students a chance to cool down, create some cool stuff, and enjoy some downtime with their classmates.
Arteza 5"x7" Stretched White Blank Canvas, Bulk (Pack of 12), Primed 100% Cotton, for Painting, Acrylic Pouring, Oil Paint & Wet Art Media, Canvases for Professional Artist, Hobby Painters & Beginner
• Amazon Business
$21.98
3
$65.94
12233-1020 - Folia Oragami Sheets - 8" x 8", Assorted, 100 Sheets
• Blick Art Materials
$9.46
4
$37.84
12-Pack of Tabletop Easels - Wood Easel, Mini Easels for Tabletop Painting, Standing Easel, Brown - 9 x 14.8 Inches
• Amazon Business
$36.99
1
$36.99
ARTEZA Mini Stretched 100% Cotton White Blank Canvas with Easel, 4x4 Inches, Primed Canvases for Painting, Acrylic Pouring, Oil Paint & Wet Art Media, Pack of 14
• Amazon Business
$24.78
1
$24.78
12233-1013 - Folia Oragami Sheets - 6" x 6", Assorted, 100 Sheets
• Blick Art Materials
$6.10
4
$24.40
Acrylic Paint Brush Set, 6 Packs / 60 pcs Nylon Hair Brushes for All Purpose Oil Watercolor Painting Artist Professional Kits
• Amazon Business
$11.99
2
$23.98
Apple Barrel PROMOABI, Assorted Colors 1 (18 pack)
• Amazon Business
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