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 Students
I currently work as a blended 5th-grade teacher in the South Bronx, NY. Our students have a lot of potential that needs to be nurtured. Most of my students live locally within walking distance, and some travel by school bus, city bus to our school. They live in a low socioeconomic neighborhood. Some of them live with grandparents or other family members and some live in shelters, nearly all of them come from low‑income households and get free lunch.
They are growing up in a tough neighborhood, one of the poorest in the United States, and often faced difficulties at such an early age.
Our mission is to create a safe, welcoming, and warm environment in the classroom so they could know how special they are.
We always start our day with positive affirmations hoping that they carry these words with them in their life to help them remember their worth.
My Project
This year, part of our responsibility as teachers is to do Social Emotional Learning activities to check in with our students' feelings. My students have been affected personally since the neighborhood that they live in have been very affected by Covid-19. Many of them have lost family members, relatives, and even friends. Their lives have changed a lot. Part of the changes that they've been facing is the multiple outdoor activities that they have to postpone because of the pandemic. With so many students at home, we need to try to find ways to bring up their motivations, keep their imagination alive, and cheer them up. A Cricut Maker could make that happen.
A Cricut maker will help us make personalized superhero and/or Disney items as a promise of brighter days to come.
Each student will have the opportunity to create a sketch from their favorite superhero or Disney character while they're at home. The Cricut maker will allow us to print them out at school and place them in the item that they select. It can be a shirt, a cup, a bag, etc. These activities will help students build confidence, understand their own strengths, and will bring smiles to their faces. Making our students happy has always been a necessity but especially now during this time of distance learning.
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
Cricut Joy Transfer Tape - Bulk - 5.5" x 240" - Transfer Tape for Vinyl and Adhesive Decals
• Amazon Business
$10.92
4
$43.68
Carrying Case for Cricut Explore Air 2, Luxiv Double-Layer Bag Compatible with Cricut Maker, Cricut Explore Air/Air 2 Carrying Bag Portable 2 Layer Cricut Cut Machine Bags
• Amazon Business
$36.99
1
$36.99
Cricut Joy Smart Glitter Iron On Vinyl, DIY Supplies, 5.5" x 19" HTV Roll - Silver
• Amazon Business
$7.68
4
$30.72
Cricut Joy Smart Iron On Vinyl, DIY Supplies, 5.5" x 24" HTV Roll - White
• Amazon Business
$7.52
4
$30.08
Cricut Joy Smart Glitter Iron On Vinyl, DIY Supplies, 5.5" x 19" HTV Roll - Flourescent Pink
• Amazon Business
$9.73
3
$29.19
Cricut Essential Tool Set, Assorted
• Amazon Business
$27.99
1
$27.99
3 Pack PTFE Teflon Sheet for Heat Press Transfer Sheet Non Stick 16 x 20" Heat Transfer Paper Reusable Heat Resistant Craft Mat
• Amazon Business
$6.99
4
$27.96
Cricut Ultimate Fine Point Pen Set, 30 Pack, Assorted
• Amazon Business
$23.15
1
$23.15
Cricut Joy Smart Glitter Iron On Vinyl, DIY Supplies, 5.5" x 19" HTV Roll - White
• Amazon Business
$7.68
2
$15.36
Cricut Joy Smart Glitter Iron On Vinyl, DIY Supplies, 5.5" x 19" HTV Roll - Sapphire
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$4.99
3
$14.97
Cricut Joy Smart Glitter Iron On Vinyl, DIY Supplies, 5.5" x 19" HTV Roll - Aqua
• Amazon Business
$4.83
3
$14.49
Cricut 2006747 Portable Trimmer, Assorted
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$13.95
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$13.95
2 Rolls 10mm X 33m 108ft Heat Tape,Heat Resistant Tape,Heat Transfer Tape,Thermal Tape,Sublimation Tape,Heat Vinyl Press Tape,No Residue,High Temperature Tape,Electronics,Soldering,Circuit Board
• Amazon Business
$6.59
2
$13.18
Cricut Joy Smart Glitter Iron On Vinyl, DIY Supplies, 5.5" x 19" HTV Roll - Black
• Amazon Business
$6.23
2
$12.46
Cricut Joy Smart Vinyl - Removable - 5.5" x 48", Adhesive Decal Roll - White
• Amazon Business
$3.57
3
$10.71
STREWEEK 50PCS Cutting Blades for Cricut Explore Air/Air 2/Maker, These Fine Point Blades Consist of 10PCS 30°Shallow Cutting Blades,30PCS 45° Standard Blades and 10PCS 60° Deep Cutting Blades
• Amazon Business
$10.49
1
$10.49
Cricut Joy Smart Glitter Iron On Vinyl, DIY Supplies, 5.5" x 19" HTV Roll - Multi
• Amazon Business
$4.83
2
$9.66
Falling in Art Rubber Roller Brayer – Print, Ink and Stamping Tool, 2 Inches
• Amazon Business
$6.89
1
$6.89
Materials cost
$740.92
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$11.11
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$782.03
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$138.01
Total project goal
$920.04
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$920.04
6 Donors
-$451.28
Donations toward project cost
-$398.44
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$52.84
match offer
-$451.28
Match offer toward project cost
-$383.59
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Dominguez and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
