Embracing Tradition in My Community: Day of the Dead
Help me give my students and their families a Day of the Dead Student Led Event 2024 on campus where we invite the community to celebrate our ancestral tradition "El Día de los Muertos"
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.
Our Day of the Dead celebration is a vibrant tribute to cultural heritage and creativity, inviting both students and the community to partake in a rich and immersive experience. With your support, we aim to enrich this celebration by acquiring essential art supplies that will elevate our students' learning and engagement. From colorful clay for sculpting calaveras (skulls) to vibrant paint and markers for papel picado (decorative paper banners), these materials will enable our students to delve deeper into the symbolism and significance of Day of the Dead rituals. Through hands-on activities and collaborative projects, students will not only explore cultural traditions but also enhance their creativity, communication skills, and understanding of diverse perspectives.
Our goal for this project is to provide our students with a meaningful and inclusive learning experience that celebrates diversity and fosters cultural awareness.
By actively participating in the creation of altars, displays, and decorations for the celebration, students will gain a deeper appreciation for the cultural heritage of Mexico and other Latin American countries. Our students' unique backgrounds and perspectives make them special, and by supporting this project, you'll help us create a memorable celebration that honors their diversity and showcases their talents while building a stronger sense of community within our school.
Supla 180 Sheets 36 Colors Tissue Paper Bulk Wrapping Tissue Paper Art Rainbow Tissue Paper 20 x 26" for Art Craft Floral Birthday Party Festival Gift Wrapping Decorative Tissue Paper Pom Pom
• Amazon Business
$14.99
16
$239.84
Monarch Butterfly Stakes Waterproof Garden Butterfly Ornaments 4 Different Sizes 3D Monarch Butterfly for Day of The Dead Dia De Los Muertos Decor Halloween Party Supplies
• Amazon Business
$21.99
5
$109.95
Recosis Fiesta Party Decorations, Multicoloured Tablecover Paper Fans Pompoms Paper Balloon Garlands Hanging Swirls Decorations for Fiesta Mexican Cinco De Mayo Taco Birthday Party Supplies
• Amazon Business
$16.99
4
$67.96
50pcs Halloween Sugar Skull Stickers, Dia de Los Muertos Mexican Day of Dead Stickers Decals, Candy Skull Stickers for Laptop Water Bottle Luggage Bike Computer
• Amazon Business
Snazaroo Face Paints - Face Paint Kit, Set of 8
• Blick Art Materials
$47.46
1
$47.46
Rainbow Donkey Pinata for Birthday Party Decorations, Cinco de Mayo, Mexican Fiesta (Small, 12.5 x 15 x 4.7 In)
• Amazon Business
$26.99
1
$26.99
Aignis Flameless LED Candles with 10-Key Remote & Timer, Outdoor Indoor Waterproof Battery Operated Candles for Home/Wedding Décor, Exquisite Set of 12 (D 2.2" x H 4"/5"/6"/7")
• Amazon Business
$26.39
1
$26.39
FUTUREPLUSX 18 Feet Papel Picado Banner, Mexican Party Banner Plastic Fiesta Banner Multicolor Cinco De Mayo Decorations for Mexican Party Supplies Dia De los Muertos
• Amazon Business
$5.98
4
$23.92
OurWarm 59 x 84 Inch Mexican Blanket Striped Tablecloth for Mexican Party Decorations, Large Square Cotton Mexican Serape Blanket Outdoor Table Cover Table Cloth
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
3 Pieces Day of the Dead Porch Sign, Mexican Dia De Los Muertos Party Door Decorations, Day of the Dead Sugar Skull Door Banner for Halloween Home Bathtub Birthday Fiesta Party, 11.8 x 70.9 Inches
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
Mortina 1. Una historia para morirse de risa (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Calaca's Best Friend: Bilingual in Spanish & English
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras
• Amazon Business
$13.39
1
$13.39
HALLOWEEN VS DIA DE LOS MUERTOS: LEVEL 2 SPANISH EASY READER (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$8.50
1
$8.50
Dia de Los Muertos
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
The Day of the Dead / El Día de los Muertos
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Día De Los Muertos (Traditions & Celebrations) (Traditions & Celebrations)
• Amazon Business
$7.95
1
$7.95
The Day of the Dead / El Día de los Muertos: A Bilingual Celebration
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
Citlali And The Day Of The Dead―Bilingual Children’s Book About Mexican Holiday Día de los Muertos and Spanish Traditions, PreK-Grade 3 Leveled ... (32 Pages) (English and Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$6.60
1
$6.60
Materials cost
$774.12
Vendor shipping charges
$9.95
Sales tax
$70.83
3rd party payment processing fee
$11.61
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$896.51
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