Help me give my students a Silhouette Cameo machine and crafting materials to give them the tools they need to create teaching aids, bring their art to life, and design decorations to personalize their classroom environment.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Brown's classroom raised $558
This project is fully funded
My Students
My students are in the third and fifth grades, are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and attend a public school for students with disabilities in Brooklyn, NY.
Our students are a diverse group of learners who continuously push themselves to enhance their social and academic skills.
Each student has a vibrant cultural and social background comprised of a family history as well as influences from their family culture, life in the different city neighborhoods they are from, and the many different people they have met and will meet along their learning journey. Our students are born this way. They are born filled with wonder, having the ability to see the world from a different point of view, and an innate love for learning. All they need is an opportunity.
The students are continuously adapting and developing their academic and social skills as they adjust to learning in-person and virtually. They deserve the tools needed to reach their highest educational and social potential.
My Project
"Creativity is intelligence having fun." - Albert Einstein
Art is an irreplaceable component of a student's educational journey.
Art is both exciting and motivating for students. Due to this, artistic expression is often built into our learning activities, and the works created by our learners are displayed on bulletin boards.
Students are always proud of the pieces they produce, and so teachers are always looking for new ways to give students ownership of both the work they produce and how it is displayed. Having materials to use the Silhouette machine will give students the tools they need to have a say in how their work is produced and presented to peers and classroom visitors.
The Silhouette machine has accompanying design software with an easy to use user interface. Students will be able to drag and drop pictures, words, and symbols, then send their creations to the machine as easily as they would send a document to a printer. With extra materials, students can remain socially distant while they prepare their work for cutting. Having card stock in various colors will allow students to express themselves using their developing communication skills by making choices and showing preference.
With these materials, students will be empowered to change the classroom set-up from a teacher-driven design to one chosen and created by students for students.
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
Silhouette AutoBlade 2- Pack of 3 Blades for Use with Cameo 4 with a 30 Day Trial to Smart-Silhouette
• Amazon Business
$39.95
1
$39.95
Silhouette® Cameo® Standard Tack Cutting Mat
• Michaels
$12.99
3
$38.97
NestOne Carrying case and dust Cover for Cricut Maker, Explore air 2, Silhouette Cameo 4 and Accessories | Heavy Duty and Waterproof | Grey
• Amazon Business
$29.99
1
$29.99
Silhouette® Cameo 4 Kraft Blade, 3mm
• Michaels
$14.99
2
$29.98
Silhouette® Cameo 4 AutoBlade
• Michaels
$12.99
2
$25.98
Printworks Succulent Cardstock, Heavyweight, Solid Core, 8.5” x 11”, 200 Sheets (00601)
• Amazon Business
$22.99
1
$22.99
Silhouette® Cameo 4 Pen Holder
• Michaels
$9.99
2
$19.98
Silhouette America KIT Silhouette Tool, White
• Amazon Business
$19.95
1
$19.95
Silhouette PixScan Cutting Mat for use with CAMEO
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper, "Brilliant" 5-Color Assortment, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11 - MORE SHEETS! (91684)
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5" x 11", 24 lb/ 89 gsm,"Cool" 5-Color Assortment, 500 Sheets(20274)
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Recollections Cardstock Paper, Earth Colors 8 1/2 x 11 (Value 2-Pack)
• Amazon Business
$15.00
1
$15.00
Timber Green / Dark Green Cardstock Paper - 12 x 12 inch PREMIUM 100 LB. COVER from - 25 Sheets from Cardstock Warehouse
• Amazon Business
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