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Ms. Martinez from Tempe, AZ is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cultural Festivities

Help me give my students a glimpse into other cultural festivals around the world.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Martinez's classroom raised $418

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our school is uniquely diverse, with over 15 different cultures in our school community. During the Holidays, it is extremely important to value other students' beliefs and traditions. I have always taught a "Christmas Around The World" unit that included at least 1 country from each of the five continents. Last year when I came to Holdeman, I learned that traditions must also be taught and celebrated. In doing so, the students gain respect and understanding of their peers who celebrate differently from them.

The supplies I am asking for will directly provide the students access to books on some of the celebrations celebrated by their peers.

When the students read these books by choice they will have their own questions to ask and it will be a learning tool for students to share their traditional celebrations.

The paint sticks are expensive but well worth it for our young 1st-grade students. The paint sticks will stop students from spilling water, getting paint on their clothes, and playing with paint, as well as an easy clean up for the 1st-grade teachers.

The Christmas season will end soon. However, I still have other cultural traditions that need to be celebrated and taught to respect all my students in the classroom. These requested supplies will help me make learning about other cultural festivities exciting and fun-filled with a craft.

Ms. Martinez Holdeman Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kwik Stix Solid Tempera Paint Sticks, 96 Colors, Washable Paint Sticks for Kids, Super Quick Drying, Non-Toxic, Allergen Free, Paint Sticks Class Pack in Assorted Classic Colors, Paint for Kids and Toddlers • Amazon Business $66.52 1 $66.52
Elmer's Washable Disappearing Purple Glue Stick - 0.24 oz, Pkg of 60 • Blick Art Materials $18.43 1 $18.43
Gotega External DVD Drive, USB 3.0 Portable +/-RW , DVD Player for CD ROM Burner Compatible with Laptop Desktop PC Windows Linux OS Apple Mac Black • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Secura 60-Minute Visual Countdown Timer, 7.5-Inch Oversize Classroom Visual Timer for Kids and Adults, Durable Mechanical Kitchen Timer Clock with Magnetic Backing (Blue) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Am I small? Mol ke idik?: Children's Picture Book English-Marshallese (Dual Language/Bilingual Edition) (Bilingual Books by Philipp Winterberg) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
EOOUT 30 Pack 10 Color Plastic Envelopes Poly Envelopes, File Folders Clear Document Folders File Envelopes with Label Pocket A4 Size • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Whaline 72Pcs Chinese New Year Red Envelopes Large Red Packet 2024 Year of the Dragon Hong Bao Plum Blossom Pattern Spring Chinese Lucky Money Pockets for Wedding Chinese Lunar Year, 3.5 x 6.7 In • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Neenah Paper 40311 Exact Index Card Stock, 90lb, 94 Bright, 8 1/2 x 11, White, 250 Sheets • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Colors in Marshallese: with English Translations • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
My First Marshallese 200 Picture Word Book • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Let's Celebrate: Happy Holi • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
2 Piece Red Chinese Lanterns, Decorations for Chinese New Year, Chinese Spring Festival, Wedding, Lantern Festival Celebration Décor, 12"(30cm), Golden Fu • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Chinese New Year Coloring Book: Art, Craft and Activity Book for Kids | Lunar Colouring Story Book about Lanterns, Dragons, Food for Toddlers and Children • Amazon Business $9.47 1 $9.47
52 Pcs Ramadan Mubarak Decorations Arabian Nights Party Decoration Eid Mubarak Hanging Swirls Ceiling Foil Party Decoration for Indian Moroccan Princess Birthday Supplies • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
It's Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr! (Bumba Books ® ― It's a Holiday!) • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Diwali 50 Activity Book: Storytime, Dance-along, Craft, Recipes, Puzzles, Word games, Coloring & More! (Maya & Neel's India Adventure Series) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
CCINEE 50PCS Marigold Flowers Heads Bulk Silk Artificial Marigold Flowers with Stem Marigold False Flowers for DIY Diwali Festival Indian Wedding Party Day of The Dead Decorations • Amazon Business $7.89 1 $7.89
Binny's Diwali • Amazon Business $7.82 1 $7.82
Crayola ® Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr Colors (Crayola ® Holiday Colors) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Blulu 23 Pieces Chinese New Year Bunting Banner Letter 2024 Year of Dragon Party Bunting Banner Festive Decorations for Chinese New Year • Amazon Business $6.79 1 $6.79
Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas • Amazon Business $5.54 1 $5.54

Materials cost

$289.72

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$20.71

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$354.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.60

Total project goal

$417.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$417.33

2 Donors

-$377.33

Donations toward project cost

-$320.73

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.60

match offer

-$40.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$34.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.00

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$0.00

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