Exploring Diversity Through Stories: A Journey for Young Minds
Help me give my students diverse stories and creativity into our classroom with graphic novels, multicultural books, and art supplies, fostering empathy and inclusivity in our 21st-century learning environment.
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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
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 classroom is a melting pot of eager third graders in Utah, each with their own story and a shared curiosity about the world. This project, "Exploring Diversity Through Stories: A Journey for Young Minds," aims to enrich their understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures and perspectives through a carefully curated selection of books and materials. The resources, including graphic novels like "New Kid," "Class Act," and "School Trip," along with the Lee & Low Anti-Racism Collections and inspirational books such as "Be Bold! Be Brave! 11 Latinas Who Made U.S. History," are chosen to foster empathy, respect, and a love for reading.
We plan to integrate the graphic novels into our reading circles, allowing students to see themselves in the characters and understand others' experiences.
This approach will encourage discussions on personal challenges and societal issues in a relatable context. The Lee & Low Anti-Racism Collections will be the backbone of our social studies lessons, providing historical contexts and contemporary stories that highlight the importance of anti-racism and inclusivity. Through activities like book reports and group presentations, students will delve deeper into these themes, promoting critical thinking and empathy.
The More Than Peach multicultural crayons will be used in art projects to represent the diverse skin tones within our classroom and the wider community, emphasizing the beauty in our differences. Meanwhile, books like "The Undefeated" and "Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race" will inspire students with real-life stories of perseverance and achievement against the odds. By incorporating these materials into our curriculum, we aim to create a classroom environment that values diversity, encourages curiosity, and prepares our students to be compassionate global citizens.
10 Book Bundle - Lee & Low Anti-Racism Collection (Grades 3-5 Book Set)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$110.00
1
$110.00
10 Book Bundle - Lee & Low Anti-Racism Collection (Grades PreK-2 Book Set)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$100.00
1
$100.00
More Than Peach: Multicultural and Rainbow CRAYONS Combo Pack with Postcard (12 count skin tone & 24 count color art supplies)
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$6.00
10
$60.00
4 Elementary Favorites #1 (Ages 8-12): Black Boy Joy, A Good Kind of Trouble, Stamped (For Kids), Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition (book set)
• MahoganyBooks
$46.00
1
$46.00
3 Book Set - Graphic Novels: New Kid, Class Act, School Trip (paperback graphic novels)
• MahoganyBooks
$36.87
1
$36.87
Be Bold! Be Brave! 11 Latinas Who Made U.S. History (hardcover)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$18.00
1
$18.00
The Undefeated (hardcover)
• MahoganyBooks
$16.19
1
$16.19
Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race (hardcover)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$16.00
1
$16.00
Materials cost
$403.06
Vendor shipping charges
$14.91
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.05
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$454.02
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$80.12
Total project goal
$534.14
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$534.14
3 Donors
-$36.66
Donations toward project cost
-$31.16
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$5.50
match offer
-$5.66
Match offer toward project cost
-$4.81
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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