Help me give my students an art room with access to clay. With a variety of tools for smoothing, carving, and rolling, they can explore creativity, develop motor skills, and experience hands-on, three-dimensional artistic expression.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Andrea's classroom raised $594
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 Project
Clay is an incredible resource for young artists, offering a tactile, hands-on way to foster creativity, fine motor skills, and critical thinking. Through the process of molding, carving, smoothing, and shaping clay, students engage in a form of learning that promotes self-expression and artistic growth. The specific items I’m requesting, include clay and tools for carving, smoothing, and rolling. This will provide my students with the opportunity to explore three-dimensional art in a meaningful and interactive way.
My goal for this project is to enrich their learning experience by introducing them to clay as a medium for creative exploration.
I want them to develop confidence in their abilities to create something from scratch, learn the value of persistence as they refine their projects, and take pride in their artistic accomplishments. With clay, they will not only build technical skills but also expand their imaginations, bringing their ideas to life through tactile, hands-on creation.
What makes my students special is their incredible eagerness to learn and express themselves. They come from diverse backgrounds, each bringing their own perspectives and unique experiences to the classroom. Art provides them with a safe space to share their individuality, and I want to give them the tools to create and explore in ways that are meaningful to them. With this project, I hope to inspire my students to embrace their creativity, take risks in their art, and feel proud of what they accomplish.
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
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