My kindergartners attend a K-5 elementary school on the Hawaiian island of Maui. We are a culturally diverse island community with a mix of Hawaiian, Filipino, Caucasian, Korean, Japanese, Micronesian, and Hispanic students.
"Kindergarten children are confident in spirit, infinite in resources, and eager to learn--everything is still possible." This quote by Robert Fulghum perfectly sums up my students.
Many of them still need to wiggle, dance, sing, and play. These actions do not mean my kinders are not learning!
I strive to teach my students in a developmentally appropriate way. For many of my kiddos, this means integrating music, art, movement, and play into our daily curriculum and routines.
My Project
My students love to explore and extend their learning through the arts. Using art as an authentic assessment is just what my kinders need to show their learning. In order to do that, they need supplies such as construction paper, paint, markers, scissors, and glue. Instead of asking my students questions about a story we just read, art allows them to paint a picture about the main characters. Rather than giving them a test to see if they know their shapes, construction paper and scissors allows them to cut out their own shapes in a tactile and hands-on way.
Art integration allows for an alternative way of teaching and learning that is fun and enjoyable for teacher and students alike!
Crayola Broad Line Markers Bulk, School Supplies, 16 Bold Colors, 256 Count
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$59.98
1
$59.98
11409-1023 - Blick Construction Paper - 9" x 12", White, 50 Sheets
• Blick Art Materials
$2.73
10
$27.30
Tempera Paint Sticks, 32 Colors Solid Tempera Paint for Kids, Super Quick Drying, Works Great on Paper Wood Glass Ceramic Canvas
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$23.99
1
$23.99
School Smart Railroad Boards, 22 x 28 Inches, 6-Ply, White, Pack of 25 - 1485742
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$11.34
2
$22.68
11409-5013 - Blick Construction Paper - 9" x 12", Blue, 50 Sheets
• Blick Art Materials
$2.73
8
$21.84
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 200-Pack, 8.9 x 11.4 inches, Letter Size Sheets, Clear, 3-Mil (TP3854-200)
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$18.99
1
$18.99
11409-2003 - Blick Construction Paper - 9" x 12", Black, 50 Sheets
• Blick Art Materials
$2.73
5
$13.65
11409-5043 - Blick Construction Paper - 9" x 12", Dark Blue, 50 Sheets
• Blick Art Materials
$2.73
3
$8.19
11409-4013 - Blick Construction Paper - 9" x 12", Yellow, 50 Sheets
• Blick Art Materials
$2.73
3
$8.19
11409-3463 - Blick Construction Paper - 9" x 12", Holiday Red, 50 Sheets
• Blick Art Materials
$2.73
3
$8.19
Westcott Kids Value Scissors, Pointed, 5-Inch, Color Varies, 2-Pack (13132)
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$1.88
3
$5.64
11409-8103 - Blick Construction Paper - 9" x 12", Chocolate Brown, 50 Sheets
• Blick Art Materials
$2.73
2
$5.46
11409-7093 - Blick Construction Paper - 9" x 12", Holiday Green, 50 Sheets
• Blick Art Materials
$2.73
2
$5.46
11409-6503 - Blick Construction Paper - 9" x 12", Violet, 50 Sheets
• Blick Art Materials
$2.73
2
$5.46
11409-6133 - Blick Construction Paper - 9" x 12", Lilac, 50 Sheets
• Blick Art Materials
$2.73
2
$5.46
11409-5093 - Blick Construction Paper - 9" x 12", Sky Blue, 50 Sheets
• Blick Art Materials
$2.73
2
$5.46
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Gram, 30 Count
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$5.34
1
$5.34
Krafty Kids CW496 Craftwood Mini Craft Sticks, 2 .13in by 0.25in, Natural, 150-Piece
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$5.26
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$5.26
Round Magnets with Adhesive Backing - 120 PCs Flexible Self Adhesive Magnets for Crafts - Small Sticky Magnetic Dots are Alternative to Magnetic Tape, Strip and Stickers
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$3.99
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$3.99
Materials cost
$260.53
Vendor shipping charges
$30.71
Sales tax
$11.46
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.91
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$336.61
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$59.40
Total project goal
$396.01
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$396.01
3 Donors
-$312.11
Donations toward project cost
-$306.86
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$5.25
match offer
-$35.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$29.75
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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