Empowering Students Through Art to Learn About Asia
My students need 37 books including The Boy Who Painted Dragons, 6 traditional music CDs, batik fabric, 2 doll costumes and brushes, rice paper and art supplies.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. H.'s classroom raised $1,660
This project is fully funded
My Students
The beliefs of the varied people of Asia have formed rich cultures. The features of cultures are reflected in arts such as traditional dances, musical instruments, theater performances and fine arts. I want to empower students through the art to look deeply and understand the cultures of Asia.
Although my students represent the very best in America and they don't have the funds for art supplies or resource books, they still want to learn about Asia.
My school is close to two military bases and a significant number of my students are dependents of deployed military personnel. Our small K-6 public school is over 40 years old and many of my wonderful students are deemed at-risk. Over 60% of them qualify for free and reduced priced breakfast and lunch, but we are not a Title I school. As a result, we lack the resources and opportunities for the art field trips of other schools in our area. My student population is racially and ethnically diverse. It is 39% Anglo; 14% African American/Black; 16% Alaskan Native and American Indian; 7% Asian; 6% Hispanic; 3% Filipino; 15% multiracial. 10% of our students are in bilingual/ELL programs. Learning about art can broaden horizons and instill cultural pride. My students need art supplies our school cannot afford.
My Project
My students are wonderful children but at our school, we have students who are in danger of failing the key academic areas of social studies and the humanities because they do not like to read about different cultures. I am going to empower students through art to learn about the various cultures and history of Asia. I plan to expand and infuse art into our study of China, Japan, and Korea. I am asking for 37 books including The Boy Who Painted Dragons, 6 traditional music CDs, batik fabric, 2 doll costumes and art supplies. We will examine the books,read the folktales, look at traditional art forms. Then students will make batik fabric for a quilt. They will also make masks, fish banners, and learn to do simple Chinese characters on rice paper. I want students to fully understand the wonderful things that can happen when they use art to develop a knowledge of traditional art forms and culture Finally, they will cook and display their artwork during an Asian all-school open house.
My students live in a very multicultural world.
They are often have misunderstandings due to cultural differences. Creating art and then researching the countries of Asia can open a whole new world for my students. Please help empower my students through art.
More than half of 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
SUMI PAINTING CLASSROOM STARTER PACK
• School Specialty
$166.84
1
$166.84
BOOK HANDS-ON CULTURE-MASTER
• School Specialty
$103.23
1
$103.23
The Girl Who Drew a Phoenix
• Amazon Business
$21.02
2
$42.04
MASK MAKING KIT FORM SET OF 10
• School Specialty
$9.93
4
$39.72
WIND SOCK JAPANESE CARP PACK OF 24
• School Specialty
$9.22
4
$36.88
12744-1013: Yasutomo Rice Paper Pad - 9-1/2" x 13", 100 Sheets
• Blick Art Materials
$8.84
4
$35.36
Yuan Dynasty Princess Outfit - Fits 18" American Girl Dolls
• Amazon Business
$28.73
1
$28.73
Batik by Mirah TERRA COTTA Sushi Roll 2.5-inch Quilting Strips Jelly Roll Fabric SUR-23
• Amazon Business
$25.90
1
$25.90
Korean Hanbok Dress & Shoes - Fits 18" American Girl Dolls
• Amazon Business
$24.16
1
$24.16
Benartex TIE-DYE BALI BATIKS Precut 5-inch Charm Pack Cotton Fabric Quilting Squares Assortment
• Amazon Business
$11.90
2
$23.80
Intentional Printing: Simple Techniques for Inspired Fabric Art
• Amazon Business
$22.48
1
$22.48
Asian Children's Favorite Stories: A Treasury of Folktales from China, Japan, Korea, India, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia
• Amazon Business
$21.45
1
$21.45
Quilt Batik!
• Amazon Business
$20.91
1
$20.91
The Boy Who Painted Dragons
• Amazon Business
$20.74
1
$20.74
The Magic Pillow
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
47180-1001: Stampendous Creative Palette Monoprinting Plate
• Blick Art Materials
$19.76
1
$19.76
5.9" Length Wooden Shaft Chinese Calligraphy Writing Brush 100 Pcs
• Amazon Business
$19.52
1
$19.52
The Emperor's New Clothes: A Tale Set in China
• Amazon Business
$19.16
1
$19.16
Batiks Inspired by Bali: 15 Great Quilts-Bali Pop Strips
• Amazon Business
$18.78
1
$18.78
The Greatest Power
• Amazon Business
$18.15
1
$18.15
Adventures of the Treasure Fleet: China Discovers the World
• Amazon Business
$17.08
1
$17.08
Erika-San
• Amazon Business
$17.00
1
$17.00
70752-1001: Gelli Plate Printing - Paperback
• Blick Art Materials
$16.99
1
$16.99
Cang Jie, The Inventor of Chinese Characters: A Story in English and Chinese
• Amazon Business
$16.95
1
$16.95
The Horse and the Mysterious Drawing: A Story in English and Chinese
• Amazon Business
$16.95
1
$16.95
Cora Cooks Pancit
• Amazon Business
$16.40
1
$16.40
The Favorite Daughter
• Amazon Business
$16.13
1
$16.13
Ming's Adventure with the Terracotta Army: A Story in English and Chinese (Cultural China)
• Amazon Business
$16.04
1
$16.04
Ming's Adventure in the Forbidden City: A Story in English and Chinese
• Amazon Business
$15.88
1
$15.88
The Umbrella Queen
• Amazon Business
$15.75
1
$15.75
The Dragon Prince: A Chinese Beauty And The Beast Tale (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)
• Amazon Business
$15.56
1
$15.56
The Snake Goddess Colors the World: A Chinese Tale Told in English and Chinese
• Amazon Business
$15.54
1
$15.54
The Boy from the Dragon Palace
• Amazon Business
$15.36
1
$15.36
The Boy in the Garden
• Amazon Business
$15.28
1
$15.28
Ying's Best One-Dish Meals: Quick & Healthy Recipes for the Entire Family
• Amazon Business
$15.24
1
$15.24
Zheng He, The Great Chinese Explorer: A Bilingual Story of Adventure and Discovery (Chinese and English)
• Amazon Business
$15.20
1
$15.20
Thanking the Moon: Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
• Amazon Business
$15.16
1
$15.16
The Water Dragon: A Chinese Legend - English and Chinese bilingual text
• Amazon Business
$15.15
1
$15.15
The Runaway Rice Cake
• Amazon Business
$15.10
1
$15.10
The Way We Do It in Japan
• Amazon Business
$15.00
1
$15.00
CD MUSIC ASIAN DREAMLAND
• School Specialty
$14.90
1
$14.90
Chinese Fables: The Dragon Slayer and Other Timeless Tales of Wisdom
• Amazon Business
$14.79
1
$14.79
Sora and the Cloud
• Amazon Business
$14.28
1
$14.28
Mulan: A Story in Chinese and English
• Amazon Business
$13.95
1
$13.95
All About Korea: Stories, Songs, Crafts and More
• Amazon Business
$13.89
1
$13.89
The Little Monkey King's Journey: Retold in English and Chinese
• Amazon Business
$13.87
1
$13.87
Maya and the Turtle: A Korean Fairy Tale
• Amazon Business
$13.70
1
$13.70
Bringing In the New Year
• Amazon Business
$13.52
1
$13.52
Batik, Tie Dyeing, Stenciling, Silk Screen, Block Printing: The Hand Decoration of Fabrics
• Amazon Business
$13.40
1
$13.40
Traditional Music of Indonesia (Digitally Remastered)
• Amazon Business
$12.98
1
$12.98
The Race for the Chinese Zodiac
• Amazon Business
$12.84
1
$12.84
70757-1001: Gelli Printing - Paperback
• Blick Art Materials
$12.74
1
$12.74
Pan de Sal Saves the Day: A Filipino Children's Story
• Amazon Business
$12.02
1
$12.02
Genghis Khan (Illustrated Biography)
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
Playing In The Rain: Chinese Folk Songs
• Amazon Business
$10.99
1
$10.99
Standard Shipping
• Blick Art Materials
$9.95
1
$9.95
Four-Thousand Years Of Korean Folk Music
• Amazon Business
$9.84
1
$9.84
Korean Traditional Music
• Amazon Business
$8.98
1
$8.98
Standard Shipping
• Blick Art Materials
$0.00
1
$0.00
Materials cost
$1,273.99
Vendor shipping charges
$68.46
Sales tax
$19.11
3rd party payment processing fee
$19.11
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,410.67
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$248.94
Total project goal
$1,659.61
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,659.61
3 Donors
-$829.81
Donations toward project cost
-$705.34
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$124.47
match offer
-$829.80
Match offer toward project cost
-$705.33
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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