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Henna Art: A Hands-On Exploration

Help me give my students henna seeds to grow in our classroom as well as books and supplies related to henna art.

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My Project

I am an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher who works with immigrant and refugee students in an urban middle school. We are always looking for ways to learn more about the world as we master new vocabulary and academic concepts.

I am requesting an assortment of items related to the ancient art of henna including seeds to germinate and grow our own henna plants in the classroom, books about henna art, and even a few henna paste supplies to model the process on a willing adult.

A face painting kit will allow us to experiment with a more temporary type of body art.

Recently, my students were learning about henna art. Students from Africa and the Middle East were sharing their experiences with henna art with students from other parts of the world. I showed the students a henna plant, and we read about the processing required to create henna paste. One of my students immediately asked if we could try growing some henna plants in our classroom.

Why not? When instruction and books are connected to topics students find engaging, learning happens! I'm looking forward to expanding this topic to help my students learn more about world geography and a variety of cultures.

Thank you for your support.

Ms. Livingstone Brogden Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Henna Is . . . • Amazon Business $16.59 2 $33.18
A Garden in My Hands • Amazon Business $11.26 2 $22.52
Temporary Tattoos Kit, 6Pcs Semi Permanent Tattoo Paste Cones, India Body DIY Art Painting for Women Men Kids, Summer Trend Freehand Plaste with 3 Colors,20Pcs Adhesive Stencil,1Pc Bottle,4Pcs Nozzles • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
A Garland of Henna • Amazon Business $16.49 1 $16.49
UCANBE Athena Face Body Paint Oil Palette, Professional Flash Non Toxic Safe Tattoo Halloween FX Party Artist Fancy Makeup Painting Kit For Kids and Adult • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
The Great Henna Party • Amazon Business $15.25 1 $15.25
Sona and the Wedding Game • Amazon Business $7.55 2 $15.10
Utopia Home - Plant Pots Indoor with Drainage - 7/6.6/6/5.3/4.8 Inches Home Decor Flower Pots for Indoor Planter - Pack of 5 Plastic Planters for Indoor Plants, Cactus, Succulents Pot - Black • Amazon Business $12.94 1 $12.94
Let's Celebrate An Indian Wedding! (Maya & Neel's India Adventure Series, Book 9): (Multicultural, Non-Religious, Culture, Dance, Baraat, Groom, ... Families,Picture Book Gift,Global Children) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Blue Squid Face Paint Crayons for Kids - 42pcs XL Non-Toxic, Washable Body Paint Crayons - Our Face Painting Kit Makeup Sticks are Easy to Use, Safe for Sensitive Skin and Perfect for a Kids Party • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
Henna Art Coloring Book For Adults (The Stress Relieving Adult Coloring Pages) • Amazon Business $10.14 1 $10.14
Zenia 6 Pack 100% Natural Ready to Use Henna Paste Hair Color Hair Dye Cones Reddish Brown Color • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Henna Seeds (Lawsonia inermis) Packet of 100 Seeds • Amazon Business $8.97 1 $8.97
20Pcs Henna Seeds Lawsonia Inermis Drought Tolerant Heirloom & Non-GMO Fresh Indoors or Outdoor Decorative High Survival Rate for Home by YEGAOL Garden • Amazon Business $8.96 1 $8.96
Koogel 18 Sheets Henna Tattoo Stencil Kit, 97 PCS Temporary Glitter Airbrush Flower Tattoo Stencils for Women and Girls Arabian Realistic Tattoo Stickers for Face Paint Body Art • Amazon Business $8.81 1 $8.81
Back to the Roots 6qt Specialty Blend • Amazon Business $6.96 1 $6.96

Materials cost

$226.17

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $17.64

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$277.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.92

Total project goal

$326.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $326.12

1 Donor

-$149.36

Donations toward project cost

-$149.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$150.40

Match offer toward project cost

-$127.84

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.56

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$26.36

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 $0.00

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