Carnevale Mask Cultural ExperienceBringing Italian culture to life through creativity, tradition, and hands-on learning. |
$2,452
Granted
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Grant at a Glance
Awarded To
Linda Schiano, Italian Teacher
School
Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School
Grades Served
Grade 8
Students Reached
All 8th-grade Italian students
Grant Awarded
$2,452
Grant Cycle
Fall 2026
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 The RequestLinda Schiano, 8th-grade Italian teacher at Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School, partnered with the Foundation to bring an immersive cultural experience to all 8th-grade Italian students through the art of traditional Venetian Carnevale mask-making. Students explore the history and significance of Carnevale di Venezia before decorating authentic imported masks — engaging directly with Italian culture in a meaningful and memorable way. The ImpactThrough this hands-on activity, students move beyond textbook learning to form a personal connection with global traditions. The experience fosters creativity, cultural awareness, and student engagement while strengthening the connection between world language instruction and social studies — exactly the kind of innovative classroom opportunity that brings global perspectives to life for our students. “By experiencing an authentic Italian tradition firsthand, students deepen their understanding of Italian culture and heritage — making language learning more meaningful and memorable.”
— The Foundation for MERS
Thank You
To Linda Schiano — thank you for bringing the tradition of Carnevale di Venezia into the classroom and making language learning come alive.
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