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Ms. E. Vargas from New York, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creativity and Learning Through Class Projects

Help me give my students a Cricut maker starter bundle to make their artwork and projects come alive and beautiful in the classroom.

  • $858 goal

This project expired on September 20, 2025.

This project expired on September 20, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate 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

I love working with my ENL students because they bring a unique and diverse perspective to the classroom. Their drive to learn, adapt, and grow is inspiring, and it reminds me every day of the power of education to create new opportunities between cultures. I admire their resilience, as many of them navigate the challenges of mastering a new language and adjusting to a new country and environment.

The Cricut is a fantastic tool for supporting their learning in a hands-on, creative way.

It allows students to engage with language in a tactile and visual manner, which is especially beneficial for ENL learners who might be at different stages of language development. The Cricut can be used to create custom projects that help reinforce vocabulary, spelling, and sentence structure. For example, students could design posters with new vocabulary words, create flashcards, or even make personalized learning tools like charts and diagrams. These projects not only make learning more interactive but also help students connect with the material in a way that is engaging and personal.

Additionally, the Cricut fosters collaboration. ENL students often thrive when working together, sharing ideas, and learning from one another. Using a Cricut to work on group projects can create a sense of community, helping students practice communication skills, share cultural knowledge, and feel more connected to their peers. The visual and tactile nature of Cricut projects also supports different learning styles, making it easier for students to process and retain new language concepts.

Ms. E. Vargas PS 115 Alexander Humboldt Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

New York, NY View local requests

Nearly all 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

45 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cricut Maker 4 + Starter Bundle - Seashell • Best Buy Education $439.99 1 $439.99
Cricut EasyPress 2 Heat Press Machine (12 in x 10 in), Ideal for T-Shirts, Tote Bags, Pillows, Aprons & More, Precise Temperature Control, Features Insulated Safety Base & Auto-Off, Raspberry • Amazon Business $119.00 1 $119.00
The Ultimate Accessories and Supplies Bundle for Cricut Makers and All Explore Air - The Perfect Bundle/Tool Kit for Beginners, Pros and Skilled Crafters - Instantly Create Amazing Crafting Projects • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Accessories Bundle for Cricut Machine Maker, Compatible with Cricut Machine, Cricut Maker Weeding Tool, Colored Pencil, Cutting Mat, Scraper, Ruler, Adapter Suitable for Beginners Artisans 44 PCS • Amazon Business $38.59 1 $38.59
The Mega Cricut Cheat Sheet Book: 80 Full-Color Cheat Sheets for your Cricut Maker, Cricut Explore Air 2 and Cricut Joy Cutters • Amazon Business $22.00 1 $22.00
Cricut Foil Transfer Sheets - Metallic Sampler, 4" x 6", Package of 24 • Blick Art Materials $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$678.56

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$728.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$128.59

Total project goal

$857.28

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