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 Students
Distance learning has been a challenge for my students, parents, and their teachers as well. The challenges we all face vary in nature, but currently, it is undoubtedly an economic challenge for us all. Our school is a Title I school, where 100% of our students receive free breakfast, lunch and supper.
My students are young scholars ready to tackle the 2020-2021 school year with excitement and perseverance, despite the obstacles they are facing.
My kids log into my Zoom class every day eager to learn. Before starting our instructional day, we take about 10-20 minutes to discuss what is going on in their life, around their neighborhood, our state and/or country. We are a very close despite the physical distance between us.
My Project
For almost a year now, my kids have been learning remotely. They have not been able to physically interact with their classmates. Despite the physical interaction, my kiddos know, respect, and care for each other. More than ever before, kids need a way to self-express themselves. So, in my class, we have at least two art projects per month. I teach my kids about different artists and the elements of art. They create and share their masterpieces via our learning platform. We then look at all the art pieces as if we were in a gallery.
I believe that self-expression and communication can be fulfilled through Art.
I have asked for a set of acrylic paint, a set of brushes, paint tray palette, a rock, and a 5" x 7" canvas for each of my students.
One of the projects I want to have my kids do is rock painting. We just finished our literature book, Esperanza Rising. One of the questions I posed my kids was to pick a fruit that best describes him/her. It became more than just a description. My kids started sharing their feelings about themselves, others, this pandemic, government officials, characters and much more. I knew at that moment that they needed to express themselves. I thought it would be powerful to have them paint their rock with a symbol of hope, power, or happiness. The 5" x 7" inch canvas is for my students to paint a still life arrangement they set up at home. This will be a gift for the family to communicate their feelings toward them. Art provides a risk-free environment that encourages our kids to take risks in a healthy manner. It provides opportunities for communicating their feelings and show off their skills. These art supplies will help us do that.
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
Bulk Acrylic Paint Sets For Kids, 24 Individual Sets of 12 Colored Paints a Glitter Paint and 2 Brushes, For Schools Clubs and Camps, Essential Craft Supplies for All Arts and Crafts Projects
• Amazon Business
$74.45
1
$74.45
AROIC Painting Brush Set, 10 Packs /100 Pieces, Nylon Brush Head, Suitable for Oil and Watercolor, Perfect Suit of Art Painting, Best Gift for Painting Enthusiasts.
• Amazon Business
$20.99
2
$41.98
BigOtters Painting Rocks, 12 Rocks 2-3 inches Painting Kindness Rocks Mandala Painting Favors, About 3.7 pounds
• Amazon Business
$15.99
2
$31.98
Artlicious Canvas Panels 24 Pack - 5 inch X 7 inch Super Value Pack- Artist Canvas Boards for Painting
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
Hulameda Paint Tray Palettes, Plastic Paint Pallets for Kids or Students to Paints on School Project or Art Class-12pcs
• Amazon Business
$5.19
2
$10.38
Materials cost
$176.78
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$16.18
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.65
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$225.61
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$39.81
Total project goal
$265.42
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$265.42
1 Donor
-$265.42
Donations toward project cost
-$225.61
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Ramirez-Perez and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
