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Cutting Through Barriers: Tailored Scissors for Diverse Learners

Help me give my students the scissors that will better represent their needs!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Yanes's classroom raised $633

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

A vibrant artistic practice requires great questions to explore, great effort to refine, and great tools to utilize. As a Boston school of roughly 600 students, having multiple learning programs such as ABA and a Developmental Day Program for students with moderate-to-severe disabilities, our learners have incredibly diverse needs that must be tended to for their academic achievement.

Please support me in my mission to facilitate the artistic journey of our young artists by giving them the scissors that they deserve!

In our classroom, traditional scissors often fall short in meeting our diverse needs. Middle schoolers with larger hands struggle to use 'kid-sized' scissors, and some of our students may not have developed the grip strength necessary to utilize typical scissors. For left-handed artists, the challenge is even greater, as their needs are often overlooked and 'ambidextrous' scissors do not allow them to see where they're cutting.

Being an arts educator dedicated to equity in the classroom, and proudly left-handed myself, I know firsthand the importance of providing tools that are specifically tailored to each student's needs. With your support, we're turning challenges into opportunities! Through this project, we'll provide a range of scissors, each tailored to fit our artists' needs. From ergonomically designed scissors for larger hands, with equitable options for our left-handed artists, to fully adaptive scissors, every student will have tools that inspire confidence and creativity.

Together, we will create an inclusive space where every student feels valued and supported. By celebrating diversity, we're nurturing a classroom where every artist can thrive. Join us as we cut through barriers and unlock the potential of every student, one snip at a time!

Project tagged as

South Boston, MA
Grades 3-5
Visual Arts
Students with Disabilities
Classroom Basics
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

Ms. Yanes James F Condon K8 School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Fiskars® Petite Original Orange-Handled Scissors - Crafting and Sewing Stainless Steel Scissors for Smaller Hands - Ergonomic Handle - Paper and Fabric Scissors for Office, Arts, and Crafts • Amazon Business $6.77 20 $135.40

Fiskars® Petite Left-Handed Scissors - Crafting and Sewing Stainless Steel Scissors for Smaller Hands - Ergonomic Handle - Paper and Fabric Scissors for Office, Arts, and Crafts - Red • Amazon Business $13.33 10 $133.30

Fiskars Softgrip 5" Stainless Steel Kid's Scissors, Pointed Tip, Assorted Colors (194230-1001) • Quill.com $5.84 20 $116.80

Fiskars 5" Softgrip Left-Handed Pointed-Tip Scissors for Kids Ages 4+ - Left-Handed Scissors for School or Crafting - Back to School Supplies - Blue Lightning • Amazon Business $4.49 10 $44.90

HARAC Table Top Scissors with Base Adaptive Scissors Spring Loaded, Safety Push Down Scissors for Special Needs, Ambidextrous Training Scissors, Made in JAPAN, Blue • Amazon Business $18.80 1 $18.80

HARAC Table Top Scissors with Base Adaptable Scissors Spring Loaded, Safety Push Down Scissors for Special Needs, Ambidextrous Training Scissors, Made in JAPAN, Pink • Amazon Business $18.80 1 $18.80

HARAC Table Top Scissors with Base Adapted Scissors Spring Loaded, Safety Push Down Scissors for Special Needs, Ambidextrous Training Scissors, Made in JAPAN, Green • Amazon Business $18.80 1 $18.80

10 Packs Loop Scissors Colorful Grip Scissors for Kids and Teens 5.5 Inches Self Adaptive Opening Handles Grip Scissors Right and Lefty Support Cutting Scissors for Special Needs, 6 Colors • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost			$499.79
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$7.50
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$537.29
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$94.82
Total project goal			$632.11
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$632.11
5 Donors			-$489.46
Donations toward project cost			-$431.04
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$58.42
match offer			-$125.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$106.25
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$18.75
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$17.65
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Cutting Through Barriers: Tailored Scissors for Diverse Learners

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

My Project

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
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