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Ms. Velarde from Granada Hills, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ojos De Dios (Dream Catcher) Mexican Huichol Folk Art

Help me give my students the materials to create art and learn through manipulatives.

  • $591 goal

This project expired on May 13, 2025.

This project expired on May 13, 2025.

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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

Teaching a foreign language requires a lot of creativity and imagination to accommodate all learners. Students learn through different teaching methods, such as kinesthetic, auditory, and visual. The requested materials will help my kinesthetic learners and all learners in my class. Students will be able to learn culture by creating an "Ojo de Dios” Dream catcher.

Students will not only benefit from learning culture through manipulatives but this project will also help kinesthetic learners to produce something.

My students love doing kinesthetic activities, especially if the product is something they can feel proud and take home.

Ms. Velarde John F Kennedy High School Grades 9-12

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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Granada Hills, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

150 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Timtin 66 Rolls Yarn for Knitting 2887 Yards Knitting Acrylic Yarn Mini Soft Crochet Yarns Assorted Colors Yarn Skeins for Mini Knitting and Crochet Project • Amazon Business $31.99 10 $319.90
AdTech 220-345-5 Hot Glue, 4 Inch Mini Size, Clear, 550 Sticks, Count • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
200 PCS Bamboo Skewers, 8 Inch Food Sticks for Appetizers, Fruit, Grilling Kebabs, Cocktail Picks for Drinks, Toothpicks Natural, Kitchen Gadget • Amazon Business $5.99 4 $23.96
AdTech 8 inch Mini Hot Glue Sticks, Clear • Amazon Business $20.52 1 $20.52
WSICSE 180Pcs Wooden Dowels,1/8 x 12 Inch Dowel Rods Craft Wood Sticks Unfinished Natural Bamboo Sticks Cake Dowels for Crafts and DIYers • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
200 PCS Bamboo Skewers, 10 Inch Wooden Skewer for Appetizers, Fruit, Kebabs, Grilling Barbecue, Mini Burger, Sausage, Cocktail Picks for Drinks, Long Toothpicks, Food Sticks Natural, Kitchen Gadget • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98

Materials cost

$426.33

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $39.01

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$501.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.54

Total project goal

$590.27

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