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Cultural Representation in the Classroom

Help me give my students materials and motivation to represent and celebrate their culture with ink, resin animals, laminating pouches, and more.

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Ms. G. The Seeall Academy
Brooklyn, NY Grades 6-8

My Project

Over 80% of my students are immigrants themselves or have parents who are immigrants. For most, English is their second language. Our school is made up of a diverse population of immigrant students, including those from Mexico, Guatemala, Ecuador, El Salvador, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Poland, Albania, and China, to name a few.

During the fall and winter holidays, it's important that all students and cultures are represented.

A few holidays dominate during this time and may cause students who do not celebrate to feel left out. Making an effort to learn about other traditions can reveal many core similarities and help students feel connected. Creating cultural projects is a fun way to represent all cultures.

My students would be thrilled to print their unique digital artwork celebrating their culture throughout the school year. Our school doesn't currently have a print center, so teachers and staff print for students whenever possible. Unfortunately, this is limited to black and white printing, which isn't great when working on creative projects. In addition, most teachers buy their own ink as our school funds are limited for ink supplies.

In addition, I would love to give students simple rewards and incentives to help boost motivation to celebrate everyone's participation. Recognizing students by offering positive reinforcement with small rewards such as small desk pets and other incentives will help me encourage students to have pride in their identity and create a respectful environment.

Providing color printing allows my students to accurately depict the vibrant colors of their cultures, flags, and traditions during these classroom activities. Together with our incentives, these materials will help ensure every child feels included, represented, and celebrated.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

90 students impacted
Ms. G. The Seeall Academy Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Brooklyn, NY View local requests

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

90 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Epson 822XL Genuine High Capacity Pigment Ink Cartridge 4-Pack T822XL-XCS | XL Black and Color Combo for WorkForce Pro WF-3820 WF-3823 WF-4820 WF-4830 WF-4833 WF-4834 Inkjet Printers • Amazon Business $158.95 2 $317.90
Fumete 50 Sets Back to School Resin Animal Employee Appreciation Gift Bulk | Emotional Desk Bottle Pet Animal Pun Card, Positive Support Gift for Student Teacher Class Coworker Staff Office Party Favor • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Fellowes Thermal Clear Laminating Pouches, Letter Size Sheets, 3 Mil, 200pk | Premium Protection, Dry-Erase Friendly, Perfect for Classroom School Supplies & Projects, For Use with All Thermal Laminators • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Packing Tape, Clear, Shipping and Packaging Supplies, 1.88 in. x 54.6 yd., 6 Tape Rolls • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
3M Double Sided Tape 1in X 9.85ft，Heavy Duty Removable Mounting Tape, Picture Hanging Adhesive Strips • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
HILAZA 18Pcs Cute Outer Space Themed Erasers for Kids Bulk, Kawaii Fun Spaceman Desk Pet Pencil Erasers for School Classroom Supplies Prize Gifts Party Favors • Amazon Business $8.54 1 $8.54
NEEW 12 Pack Mini Finger Basketball Shooting Game, Party Favors Basketball Party Decorations Mini Handheld Desktop Table Classroom Rewards, Carnival Prizes for Kids • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
nobasco Squishies, 32 Pack Mochi Squishy Toys - Kawaii Cat Squishys Slow Rising Animals - Party Favors, Goodie Bag, Birthday Gifts, Mini Squishies Stress Reliever Toy • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$427.37

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$463.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.84

Total project goal

$545.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $545.62

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 $545.62

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