Help me give my students paint brushes, paint, canvases and drawing supplies to create a joyful classroom experience and discover more of their artistic gifts.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Sima's classroom raised $407
This project is fully funded
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 Students
What would it be like if you were born with a talent, yet it lie dormant throughout your life just because you never new about it?
My young scholars in South Central Los Angeles are very talented, yet some of their gifts are never discovered due to lack of exposure.
The school they attend is a charter school located in a low income community. The school has been on "lock down" on occasion due to violence in the neighborhood. There have been homicides near the school and many of the students hear gun shots near their homes. Regardless of their environment, they are eager to learn. But sometimes the lack of background knowledge makes learning more difficult. My students do not have a lot of exposure outside of the inner city, especially related to the arts.
My Project
With the proper painting tools, students will have the opportunity to create paintings as real artists. I dedicate time each week for art. It is my desire that they experience as many types of modalities of art as possible. It so amazing to see their faces light up when they look back on what they have created for the first time. The items selected for the project were chosen so the students can truly experience being an Artistic Painter. They will use quality brushes along with acrylic & water-based paint to create colorful masterpieces on actual canvas. Disinfectant has also been added for extra cleaning due to Covid.
When children discover their gifts, it builds their self esteem and this benefits them in all areas of their life.
As they start feeling good about themselves, they treat others better and they build confidence knowing improvement in anything only requires practice. Thank you for your support in helping them have memorable creative experiences at school.
Nearly all 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
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