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Mrs. Cutting from Las Cruces NM is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Crocheting Creative Characters Creates Calm Children

Help me give my students the crochet tools and yarn to help them hone their creativity through crafting.

  • $609 goal

This project expired on September 4, 2023.

This project expired on September 4, 2023.

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My Project

Students will be able to express their creativity in a new way. Through crochet, students will have the opportunity for self-expression through color choice and other project-making decisions. Fiber arts will help develop social emotional skills in boosting self-esteem through creative expression. Students will hone motor skills. Students will also learn analog skills outside of digital devices to help them slow down and develop areas of the brain that require offline stimulation.

Students will be able to have a sense of accomplishment completing simple amigurumi characters following specific directions to easily learn the skills of crochet.

Crochet is an excellent analog alternative to spending time on phones, iPads and other gadgets. Research is starting to show that children's developing brains are greatly impacted by too many hours spent on screens. Memory and attention wane when there is always the instant gratification of the Internet. Taking time to crochet helps a child slow down and develop those areas of the brain that require offline stimulation.

Mrs. Cutting
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
10 Pack - CleverDelights Size G (Size 6) Aluminum Crochet Hooks - 6" Length - 4mm Diameter - Knitting • Amazon Business $16.88 2 $33.76
The Woobles Easy Peasy Yarn - Mothers Day Gifts - Crochet & Knitting Yarn for Beginners with Easy-to-See Stitches - Yarn for Crocheting - Worsted Medium #4 Yarn - Cotton-Nylon Blend • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
The Woobles Easy Peasy Yarn - Mothers Day Gifts - Crochet & Knitting Yarn for Beginners with Easy-to-See Stitches - Yarn for Crocheting - Worsted Medium #4 Yarn - Cotton-Nylon Blend • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
The Woobles Easy Peasy Yarn - Mothers Day Gifts - Crochet & Knitting Yarn for Beginners with Easy-to-See Stitches - Yarn for Crocheting - Worsted Medium #4 Yarn - Cotton-Nylon Blend • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
The Woobles Easy Peasy Yarn - Mothers Day Gifts - Crochet & Knitting Yarn for Beginners with Easy-to-See Stitches - Yarn for Crocheting - Worsted Medium #4 Yarn - Cotton-Nylon Blend • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
The Woobles Easy Peasy Yarn - Mothers Day Gifts - Crochet & Knitting Yarn for Beginners with Easy-to-See Stitches - Yarn for Crocheting - Worsted Medium #4 Yarn - Cotton-Nylon Blend • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
The Woobles Easy Peasy Yarn - Mothers Day Gifts - Crochet & Knitting Yarn for Beginners with Easy-to-See Stitches - Yarn for Crocheting - Worsted Medium #4 Yarn - Cotton-Nylon Blend • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
The Woobles Easy Peasy Yarn - Mothers Day Gifts - Crochet & Knitting Yarn for Beginners with Easy-to-See Stitches - Yarn for Crocheting - Worsted Medium #4 Yarn - Cotton-Nylon Blend • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
The Woobles Easy Peasy Yarn - Mothers Day Gifts - Crochet & Knitting Yarn for Beginners with Easy-to-See Stitches - Yarn for Crocheting - Worsted Medium #4 Yarn - Cotton-Nylon Blend • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
The Woobles Easy Peasy Yarn - Mothers Day Gifts - Crochet & Knitting Yarn for Beginners with Easy-to-See Stitches - Yarn for Crocheting - Worsted Medium #4 Yarn - Cotton-Nylon Blend • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
The Woobles Easy Peasy Yarn - Mothers Day Gifts - Crochet & Knitting Yarn for Beginners with Easy-to-See Stitches - Yarn for Crocheting - Worsted Medium #4 Yarn - Cotton-Nylon Blend • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
The Woobles Easy Peasy Yarn - Mothers Day Gifts - Crochet & Knitting Yarn for Beginners with Easy-to-See Stitches - Yarn for Crocheting - Worsted Medium #4 Yarn - Cotton-Nylon Blend • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
The Woobles Easy Peasy Yarn - Mothers Day Gifts - Crochet & Knitting Yarn for Beginners with Easy-to-See Stitches - Yarn for Crocheting - Worsted Medium #4 Yarn - Cotton-Nylon Blend • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
The Woobles Easy Peasy Yarn - Mothers Day Gifts - Crochet & Knitting Yarn for Beginners with Easy-to-See Stitches - Yarn for Crocheting - Worsted Medium #4 Yarn - Cotton-Nylon Blend • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Mini Scissors Thread Tiny Scissors Colorful Travel Scissors Back to School Sewing Small Scissors 2.56 x 1.65 Inch Embroidery Craft Scissors with Cover, 3 Colors (24 Pcs) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Crochet Amigurumi for Every Occasion: 21 Easy Projects to Celebrate Life's Happy Moments (The Woobles Crochet) • Amazon Business $22.49 1 $22.49
UPINS 500 Pieces 6-12MM Black Plastic Safety Eyes with Washers for Crochet Animal Crafts Doll Making Supplier Bulk (4 Sizes) • Amazon Business $6.89 1 $6.89

Materials cost

$479.87

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$517.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$91.25

Total project goal

$608.32

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