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Ms. Lugo from Harbor City, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Celebrating Lunar New Year: Bringing Culture and Tradition to TK's

Help me give my students the vibrant and rich traditions of the Lunar New Year into our classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Lugo's classroom raised $172

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate 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

My students are curious, open-minded, and excited about learning. Many of them come from multicultural backgrounds, and they are naturally eager to explore new cultures and traditions. They are a group of young learners who value collaboration, creativity, and sharing experiences. This project will provide them with the opportunity to learn about and celebrate a significant cultural holiday while fostering an inclusive and welcoming classroom community. As the Lunar New Year approaches, I want to bring the vibrant and rich traditions of this celebration into our classroom. My students come from diverse backgrounds, and many are eager to learn about different cultures, traditions, and celebrations. By requesting materials related to Lunar New Year, I aim to create an inclusive and exciting learning experience that introduces my students to the significance of this holiday, the importance of family, and the joy of cultural celebrations. The materials I am requesting include books, craft supplies, decorations, and educational resources that will help my students explore the customs, symbols, and stories of Lunar New Year. This project will not only promote cultural awareness but also encourage creativity. My goal for this project is to celebrate the Lunar New Year in a way that honors cultural diversity and fosters inclusivity. I want my students to feel connected to the traditions and stories shared through this holiday while developing a deeper respect for different cultures. By engaging with these materials, they will not only learn about Lunar New Year but also gain a broader appreciation for the world around them.

Ms. Lugo President Avenue Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

12 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
AOFOTO 6x8ft Lunar New Year Backdrop Chinese New Year Decorations Spring Festival Couplets Backgrounds China Red Gate Courtyard Firecrackers Lantern Bloom Plum Flowers Backdrop Family Portrait Props • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Garden Lucky Candy, 12.3 Ounces • Amazon Business $8.23 2 $16.46
Winlyn 32 Pcs Chinese Lucky Bags Fu Bags Decoration Asian Red Lucky Bags Good Luck Bags Brocade Bags for Wealth Health Success Asian Chinese Lunar New Year 2025 Year of the Snake Decor • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Chinese New Year - China for Kids, Chinese New Year Book Toddler, Lunar New Year 2023, Lunar New Year for Kids, Lunar New Year Around the World: China ... Kids (Holidays Around the World Collection) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Dragon Dance: A Chinese New Year Lift-the-Flap Book (Puffin Lift-the-Flap) • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59
UNIIDECO 20 Pieces 10 Inches Chinese Red Lanterns Decorations for Spring Festival, UNIIDECO Lunar New Year Wedding Mid Autumn Festival Decorations • Amazon Business $6.88 1 $6.88
Bringing In the New Year • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
How to Catch a Dragon • Amazon Business $6.42 1 $6.42
Lunar New Year (Celebrate the World) • Amazon Business $5.74 1 $5.74
Chinese Coloring Book for Kids: Cultural Coloring Book Chinese Edition with Learn Chinese feature: Learn Chinese and about Chinese New Year, Zodiac, Food, Places, Animals, and Culture • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$104.61

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$9.57

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$145.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.72

Total project goal

$171.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$171.47

2 Donors

-$85.74

Donations toward project cost

-$72.88

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.86

match offer

-$85.73

Match offer toward project cost

-$72.87

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.86

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$0.00

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