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.
My Project
I have the amazing opportunity to work at a school that serves pregnant teens and teen parents. We function as a high school and as a hub of wrap-around services for our student parents. My role as Parent Educator means that I work with both pregnant students and student parents, supporting them as they learn to navigate fetal and infant development, newborn milestones, relationship building, discipline practices, etc.
Becoming a parent is a monumental experience as it stands, and becoming a parent at a young age provides a whole new set of obstacles and joys.
Utilizing art practices in my classroom allows my students to have more holistic ways to process their experiences. We will be using our materials not only for classroom projects (mapping developmental milestones, creating self-reflections with art), but also for wellness days in which art supplies will be used more therapeutically. Art supplies will be accessible to students throughout the day in case it is needed for supporting big emotions.
For our pregnant students, the exercise balls will alleviate the aches and pains of sitting through classes on hard chairs. They will pair well with the art supplies, prioritizing comfort while we create.
I fear sometimes adults forget that while these teens are parents, they are also still young people, navigating life as any teenager would. Our students deserve to have an education that allows for the intersection of parenthood and childhood, supporting them to creatively express themselves, their feelings, and their challenges.
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
36 Color Watercolor Pan Set with Natural Hair Brush by Artist's Loft Necessities - Watercolor Set for Students, Teachers, Artists - 1 Pack
• Amazon Business
$5.99
12
$71.88
Art1st Multi Media Art Paper 12x18
• Teachers' School Supply
$12.49
5
$62.45
Alcohol Based Marker with Case, 168 Colors Dual Tip Permanent Art Markers for Book Painting Card Making Coloring Illustrations Sketch
• Amazon Business
$59.99
1
$59.99
Coloring Without Borders: Collaborative, Bilingual Coloring Book (Spanish English book, newcomers, English language learners, kindness, art therapy)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$22.00
2
$44.00
PENTEL OIL PASTELS 50 COUNT
• Teachers' School Supply
$10.40
3
$31.20
URBNFit Exercise Ball - Yoga Ball in Multiple Sizes for Workout, Pregnancy, Stability - Anti-Burst Swiss Balance Ball w/Quick Pump - Fitness Ball Chair for Office, Home, Gym
• Amazon Business
$23.99
1
$23.99
Strathmore 200 Series Watercolor Paper Student Pad - 9" x 12", Cold Press, 15 Sheets
• Blick Art Materials
$4.33
5
$21.65
URBNFit Exercise Ball - Yoga Ball in Multiple Sizes for Workout, Pregnancy, Stability - Anti-Burst Swiss Balance Ball w/Quick Pump - Fitness Ball Chair for Office, Home, Gym
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
URBNFit Exercise Ball - Yoga Ball in Multiple Sizes for Workout, Pregnancy, Stability - Anti-Burst Swiss Balance Ball w/Quick Pump - Fitness Ball Chair for Office, Home, Gym
• Amazon Business
$18.99
1
$18.99
HygiCare 50 Count Vomit Bags, 1180mL, Portable, Leak Resistant, Medical Grade, Disposable, Barf, Puke, Throw Up, Emesis Bags, Ideal for Car, Sickness,Travel, Kids, Pregnant Women
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
Art Magic Watercolor Pencils, Set of 48 Professional Colored Pencils for Adult and Teens, Premium Art Supplies for Coloring, Blending and Layering
• Amazon Business
$12.49
1
$12.49
Peohud 40 Pieces Stencils for Kids, Geometric Shaped Stencil, Simple Drawing Chalk Stencils Colorful Art Painting Template for DIY Craft, 5.9 x 5.9 Inches
• Amazon Business
$11.98
1
$11.98
School Smart Watercolor Paint Brushes, Short Handle, Size 8, Set of 12 - Aluminum - Durable
• School Specialty
$10.49
1
$10.49
Coloring Book For Teens: Anti-Stress Designs Vol 8 (Coloring Books for Teens)
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Aen Art Double Line Pens, 26 Colors Shimmer Outline Marker, Self-Outline Metallic Pen Art Supplies for Teen Girl Birthday Gifts
• Amazon Business
$9.98
1
$9.98
KUSUFEFI Double Sided Adhesive tape Heavy Duty, Double Stick Mounting (2 Rolls, Total 20FT), Clear Two Sided Wall tape Strips, Removable Poster tape for Home, Office, Car, Outdoor Use
• Amazon Business
$8.97
1
$8.97
The Big Feelings Survival Guide: A Creative Workbook for Mental Health (74 DBT and Art Therapy Exercises)
• Amazon Business
$8.36
1
$8.36
UPINS 30 Pcs 9mm Wide Flat Paint Brushes, Acrylic Small Brush Bulk for Detail Painting
• Amazon Business
$6.85
1
$6.85
Materials cost
$451.24
Vendor shipping charges
$21.30
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.77
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$509.31
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$89.88
Total project goal
$599.19
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$599.19
3 Donors
-$299.60
Donations toward project cost
-$254.66
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$44.94
match offer
-$299.59
Match offer toward project cost
-$254.65
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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