My students need an art easel to draw and paint vertically.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Gerdts's classroom raised $226
This project is fully funded
My Students
"Education is a natural process spontaneously carried out by the human individual. It is acquired not by listening to words, but by experiences upon the environment." - Maria Montessori
Each morning I welcome 27 curious, little learners into my mixed-age 3-6 year-old Montessori classroom: 9 three-year-olds, 9 four-year-olds, and 9 kindergartners.
This lively bunch spends their day learning through the use of hands-on Montessori materials in the different areas of our classroom, including Practical Life, Sensorial, Math, Language, Writing, Science, Art, Cultural, and Peace. Our school provides young children with a variety of experiences to build a foundation for success and learning.
I am proud to work in a school that values diversity and equality. The children in my classroom are racially, religiously, and socioeconomically diverse. Every child in our school receives free meals and snack. We are proud to be able to provide a Montessori learning environment for children who would not otherwise have access to this type of education.
My Project
Art is a form of communication. Experiences with art allow for healthy self-expression, development of the creative process, and development of aesthetics. Montessori expressed the importance of visual arts, especially concerning the development of beauty, order, and attention to detail.
I have requested an art easel to provide the children with drawing and painting experiences.
The purchase of this art easel would allow the children to draw and paint vertically, building their gross motor and creative skills. During work time each morning, children will be able to self-select the art easel and decide for themselves whether to draw or paint.
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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