Crafting Futures: STEM-Integrated Learning for Special Education Students
Help me give my students ways to integrate STEM concepts into crafting lessons to enhance students' academic and practical knowledge.
$304 goal
This project expired on April 18, 2025.
This project expired on April 18, 2025.
My Project
Imagine a classroom where students with diverse learning needs use their creativity to craft beautiful products like soaps, candles, and crocheted items while applying STEM concepts. Through this project, we aim to empower special education students with practical skills that can lead to future career opportunities. By integrating STEM principles into crafting, students will explore chemistry, mathematics, and design in a hands-on, engaging way. This initiative not only enhances their academic understanding, but also builds their confidence and independence, preparing them for life beyond high school.
With your support, we can make this innovative program a reality by providing essential materials and tools.
My classroom consists of incredible high school students who face unique challenges in their learning journeys. Most are part of the Math 180 program, where they work diligently to build foundational skills in math, including linear and nonlinear functions, rates and ratios, and proportional relationships.
More than half 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
15 students impacted
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$7.99
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1
$5.99
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Materials cost
$198.89
Vendor shipping charges
$9.95
Sales tax
$16.41
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.98
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$258.23
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$45.57
Total project goal
$303.80
Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.
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