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Mrs. Aguilar from Tornillo TX is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Backdrop Brilliance: Unveiling Dreams, Shaping Scenes

Help me give my students the backdrops they need to unleash their creativity in theatre using the divider and screens to build their sets.

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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 Project

For middle school students exploring the world of drama, these visual aids play a pivotal role in enhancing their ability to understand and portray different settings. Whether it's a medieval castle, a bustling city street, or an enchanted forest, these backdrops provide a tangible backdrop against which students can inhabit their roles and immerse themselves in the story.

The utilization of backdrops and panels fosters a sense of creativity and resourcefulness among students.

Designing and constructing these elements often involves collaboration, problem-solving, and artistic expression. From brainstorming ideas to sketching designs and finally bringing them to life through paint and construction, students learn valuable lessons in teamwork, communication, and hands-on creation. These experiences not only deepen their appreciation for the arts but also instill confidence in their ability to execute creative ideas.

Moreover, the presence of backdrops and panels serves as a catalyst for imagination. By transforming a blank stage into a vivid representation of different worlds, students are encouraged to think outside the box. They learn to envision possibilities beyond the immediate and explore the power of imagination in storytelling. This process of visualizing and materializing concepts contributes significantly to their cognitive development and fosters a sense of wonder and curiosity.

Mrs. Aguilar
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Steel-AID 50-inch Rolling Privacy Room Divider - Freestanding Office Wall Partition with Non See-Through Blackout Screen - Sturdy & Durable Iron Frame - Rolling Wheels - Black, White, Gray & Blue • Amazon Business $69.95 5 $349.75
FUDESY 78.7 x 93in Extra Wide Large Collapsible Green Screen Chroma Key Panel, Portable Retractable Wrinkle Resistant Green Backdrop for Streaming, Tiktok, Auto-Locking Frame, Aluminum Hard Case • Amazon Business $206.99 1 $206.99

Materials cost

$556.74

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$595.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$105.02

Total project goal

$700.11

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Total project goal

 $700.11

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 $700.11

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