Help me give my students a Cricut Venture for our STEM class to bring more creativity!
$763 goal
This project expired on November 16, 2025.
This project expired on November 16, 2025.
My Project
In our STEM classroom, creativity and innovation go hand in hand but we’re missing a key tool that can help bring our ideas to life: a Cricut cutting machine.
As a Title I school, many of our students have limited access to creative technology at home.
A Cricut would allow us to design and produce hands-on projects like custom engineering prototypes, 3D models, classroom signage, and even student-created labels and infographics. With this tool, students can turn digital designs into real-world products, reinforcing skills in math, design thinking, measurement, and technology.
Not only will the Cricut enhance engagement, it will also help us create a more inclusive, organized, and visually stimulating classroom. From STEM fair displays to personalized learning tools, this machine can support learning across all subjects.
With your support, our students will have the chance to imagine, design, and build just like real engineers and makers!
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
650 students impacted
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