My World in Colors With Inspiration From Spanish-speaking Artists
Help me give my students with this project integrates art, culture, language and personal development, making it an enriching and memorable educational experience for your students.
$621 goal
This project expired on May 13, 2025.
This project expired on May 13, 2025.
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.
My Project
The materials chosen are intended to provide both a hands-on and educational experience. The acrylic paints allow students to explore bold colors and experiment with different shades, much like the artists they are studying. Brushes of varying sizes enable them to work on fine details or broader strokes, giving them the flexibility to adapt their techniques as they progress. The canvases or special paper provide a suitable surface for acrylic paint, ensuring their art can be displayed without issues.
The reference images of the artists’ works are critical for visual inspiration and understanding of each artist’s unique style, while the pencils and erasers allow students to plan their compositions before committing to paint.
Old aprons or t-shirts ensure students stay comfortable and focused without worrying about getting paint on their clothes.
The mixing palettes will help students experiment with color blending, learning how artists mix pigments to achieve the perfect hue. Tape or paper clips can assist in stabilizing their materials as they work, making the process more organized. Signs or labels will allow students to articulate their learning process when sharing their work with others.
Finally, water and containers are essential for keeping brushes clean, ensuring that students can switch colors without muddying their artwork.
Goals for This Project:
Cultural Exploration: Introduce Spanish-speaking artists and their unique styles.
Creative Expression: Encourage students to express themselves through acrylic painting.
Artistic Skills: Teach basic techniques like color mixing, sketching, and layering.
Language Practice: Enhance Spanish vocabulary related to art.
Confidence: Display students' works in a final "art gallery" to build pride in their creations.
My students are curious, imaginative, and eager to learn. This project allows them to explore new artistic skills while connecting with the Spanish language, fostering both creativity and cultural appreciation.
Acrylic Paint Set, Art Paints (2fl Oz60ml ) Crafts Acrylic Paint For Kids And Adults with 5 Brushes, Non Toxic Metallic Acrylic Paints for Wood Canvas Crafts Stone Ceramic Model Painting and
• Amazon Business
$27.89
4
$111.56
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT
• TPT
$100.00
1
$100.00
Canvases for Painting 11x14 Inch, 21 Pack Blank Painting Canvas Boards for Painting Supplies-Cotton Canvas Panels Acid-Free Primed for Oil Paint,Watercolor, Acrylic Paint, Gouache and Tempera.
• Amazon Business
$28.99
2
$57.98
Plastic 10-Well Paint Tray - 6 3/4" Diameter, White
• Blick Art Materials
$1.38
35
$48.30
Richeson Slightly Imperfect Assorted Brush Set - Set of 42
• Blick Art Materials
$23.78
2
$47.56
IAGBIBUI 12 Pack Kids Aprons Bulk with 2 Pockets Adjustable Chef Art Apron Kids Painting Aprons for Cooking Baking Crafting Grilling for Boys Girls Age 6-13 Years(12 Colors)
• Amazon Business
$19.99
2
$39.98
HTVRONT Blue Painters Tape - 1 Inch x 60 Yards x 3 Rolls Masking Tape, Multi-Surface Painters Tape, Paint Tape for Wall, Painting, Craft, Art Supplies, Clean Release Painter's Blue Tape
• Amazon Business
S&O Spanish Stickers for Encouragement - Motivational Stickers for Kids - Spanish Classroom Decorations - Affirmation Stickers En Espanol - 1008 Spanish Classroom Stickers for Students Elementary
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Hispanic Heritage Month Decorations Hispanic Heritage Month Banner Latin American Backdrop Spanish Classroom Decorations National Hispanic Heritage Month Decorations and Supplies for Classroom Home
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Materials cost
$457.99
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$32.75
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.87
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$527.61
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$93.11
Total project goal
$620.72
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