Help me give my students effective materials to help them learn how to cope in the diverse world in which they are growing up. The materials I am requesting will help teach togetherness and the good in diversity.
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
Our school focuses on students with high academic needs. We are an elementary Title I school. The students within my school reside in a low, socio-economic environment and deal with various personal issues while simultaneously struggling to fulfill academic obligations. My classes incorporate a diverse ethnic mix of students. Students are of African/Black American, Latin, African, and a mix of other ethnic backgrounds. Classes consist of a small percentage of students on grade level and a very large percentage of below grade level students. Classes include special and general education students. In addition, there is an abundance of students who enroll as English Language Learners on all grade levels. I teach differentiated English Language Arts lessons daily within this diverse learning environment.
This year, I will be teaching literacy through theater arts (live instruction combined with remote learning).
I will also be teaching reading intervention at all grade levels (live and remotely). Theater will expose and allow young students to learn through figurative language, story elements, poetry, stage production, puppetry, music, and dance. They will read, write, listen, and speak through dramatic play, which will have a great learning impact on our student's backgrounds.
My Project
At the start of this school year 2021-2022 we will again be returning to in-person teaching and learning while at the same time dealing with the real pain from this continuous global pandemic called Covid19. On the other hand, we are also experiencing even more pain relating to the massive amount of racial uprising going on around the world and in our youth’s communities. My goal is to stop youth from growing up repeating the mistakes made by my generation and past generations.
I’d like to be an educator who helps my students understand that no matter a person’s social or ethnic background or gender, we all have a place in this world.
Our differences are what makes us beautiful and what makes us shine. It is important to alert today’s children and awaken them by teaching them about tolerating, recognizing, and nurturing the diverse world they are growing up in.
My plan is to do this by inundating their learning environment with as much diversity as possible by adding diverse visual decoratives such as posters and bulletin boards that have images and colors that reflect their skin color and culture. I will often teach cultural awareness lessons coupled with engaging activities. I am hoping the books will captivate them and encourage them to read more and more often. These books tell stories of little brown and black boys and girls that look like them and share their struggles. They will allow them to mentally travel with characters. They will help them establish relationships and learn tolerance towards others of different races, cultures, and traditions. My students need to understand that we are all in this together and no matter what our differences are, together we can make this world a better world for their own kids.
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
The World Needs More Purple People
• Amazon Business
$9.99
5
$49.95
Brother LC103CL Cyan/Magenta/Yellow High Yield Ink Cartridge, 3/Pack
• Staples
$47.10
1
$47.10
Unique and Wonderful: A Rhyming Picture Book for Children about Diversity that encourages Tolerance and discourages prejudice and racism
• Amazon Business
$9.13
5
$45.65
IDL Packaging - KP-181200 Large Brown Kraft Paper Roll 18" x 1200' - Natural Kraft Wrapping Paper for Packing - Perfect Kraft Paper for Void Filling - Kraft Paper for Kids Art Projects
• Amazon Business
$41.75
1
$41.75
Brother LC103 Black High Yield Ink Cartridge
• Staples
$19.49
2
$38.98
I Am Whole: A Multi-Racial Children's Book Celebrating Diversity, Language, Race and Culture
• Amazon Business
$12.86
3
$38.58
Fun Express Hispanic Heritage Posters - Classroom Educational Decor - 6 Pieces
• Amazon Business
$18.81
2
$37.62
Teach Your Dragon About Diversity: Train Your Dragon To Respect Diversity. A Cute Children Story To Teach Kids About Diversity and Differences. (My Dragon Books)
• Amazon Business
$11.99
3
$35.97
LC386 - People Colors<sup>®</sup> Jumbo Colored Pencils - Set of 12
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$8.99
4
$35.96
We All Belong: A Children's Book About Diversity, Race and Empathy
• Amazon Business
$11.87
3
$35.61
Paper Roll Dispenser and Cutter - Long 36" Roll Paper Holder - Great Butcher Paper Dispenser, Wrapping Paper Cutter, Craft Paper Holder or Vinyl Roll Holder - Wall Mountable
• Amazon Business
$34.97
1
$34.97
All Kinds of People
• Amazon Business
$6.57
5
$32.85
Nestle Pure Life Purified Water, 8 Fl oz., 24/Carton (11476087)
• Staples
$8.18
4
$32.72
3M Spray Mount Artist's Adhesive, One 10.25 Ounce Can (MMM6065)
• Amazon Business
$16.30
2
$32.60
USB Type C Laptop Charger 65W 45W Fit for Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga Type-C AC Adapter Power Cord
• Amazon Business
$27.99
1
$27.99
All Colors Are Beautiful: Anti-Racism Coloring Book For Kids With Empowering, Inspirational Quotes To Promote Equality, Inclusion, Diversity and Love (We Are All Human)
• Amazon Business
$6.88
4
$27.52
I'm Mixed!
• Amazon Business
$13.69
2
$27.38
Multicultural Kids Postcards Straight Border Trim (EP63290)
• Amazon Business
Scotch Magic Tape, 12 Rolls, Numerous Applications, Invisible, Engineered for Repairing, 3/4 x 1000 Inches, Boxed (810K12)
• Amazon Business
$22.99
1
$22.99
Paper Mate InkJoy Retractable Gel Pens, Medium Point, Assorted Ink, 14/Pack (1951636)
• Staples
$22.99
1
$22.99
I Can Be
• Amazon Business
$11.14
2
$22.28
LC360 - People Colors<sup>®</sup> Crayon Pack
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$6.99
3
$20.97
Colorful World Map with Flags & Capitals + 50 Interesting Facts - XL Laminated Wall Art Poster for Home & Classroom - Educational for Kids & Adults
• Amazon Business
Sensory Toys Set Fidget Toys Bundle Toys Fidget Pack for Children Adults Relieves Stress and Special Fidget Toys for Birthday Party Favors Classroom Rewards Pinata Goodie Bag Filler
• Amazon Business
$18.99
1
$18.99
LC383 - People Colors<sup>®</sup> Craft Paper
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$8.99
2
$17.98
Chocolate Me!
• AKJ Education
$17.09
1
$17.09
110 ft Clear Cellophane Wrap Roll (31.5 in x 110 ft) - Cellophane Roll - Clear Wrap Cellophane Bags - Clear Wrapping Paper to Wrap Gift Baskets - Clear Gift Wrap - Celophane Basket Wrap - Cello Wrap
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
5 Monkeys Jumping on the Bed Bilingual Rhyme Pre-Cut Flannelboard Set, 9 Pieces
• Staples
SCD108406 - One World Peace Diversity Border
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$4.99
3
$14.97
Inspirational Feminist Poster Set of 4 - By Haus and Hues | Inspirational Wall Art Posters for Teen Girls Room | Wall Art Prints & Decor for Women | Womens History Month Poster | UNFRAMED (8x10)
• Amazon Business
Motivational Black Wall Art for Latino Hispanic Ethnic African American Women - Inspirational Positive Quotes Home Decor Poster for Girls Room, Teens Bedroom, Bathroom - Encouragement Gifts for Women
• Amazon Business
$12.95
1
$12.95
HOLLP Initial Disc Charm Keychain 26 Initial Letter Alphabet Key Ring A-Z Initial English Charm Keychain (Silver-S)
• Amazon Business
$12.89
1
$12.89
Trend Learning Charts, Community Helpers
• Staples
$11.99
1
$11.99
Everyone is Welcome Here Poster, Diversity Posters, Rainbow Poster, Equality Sign for Home, Inspirational Poster, Office Poster, Cool School Supplies, 12 x 18 in., Laminated
• Amazon Business
$11.98
1
$11.98
Scotch Magic Tape, 6 Rolls, Numerous Applications, Invisible, Engineered for Repairing, 3/4 x 650 Inches (6122)
• Amazon Business
$10.99
1
$10.99
Duck HD Clear Heavy Duty Packing Tape Refill, 6 Rolls, 1.88 Inch x 54.6 Yard, (441962)
• Amazon Business
$9.80
1
$9.80
Families Change
• AKJ Education
$4.50
2
$9.00
Trend Educational Classroom Posters, The expert in anything was once…
• Staples
$8.26
1
$8.26
Materials cost
$1,130.53
Vendor shipping charges
$6.00
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$16.96
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,183.49
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$208.85
Total project goal
$1,392.34
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,392.34
1 Donor
-$1,392.34
Donations toward project cost
-$1,183.49
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