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Mrs. Woodward from New Britain, CT is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fuel Innovation In Our Makerspace: Endless Creative Possibilities

Help me give my students a Cricut Maker to unlock boundless creativity and elevate their design projects to new heights.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Woodward's classroom raised $501

This project is fully funded

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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

The specific item we're requesting, the Cricut Maker, will significantly enhance our students' learning experiences. It offers a versatile tool for bringing their creative ideas to life precisely and efficiently. Through hands-on engagement with the Cricut Maker, students can delve into various projects, from intricate paper crafts to personalized apparel, fostering deeper understanding across disciplines like art, design, and engineering. The tool's compatibility with diverse materials encourages experimentation, pushing the boundaries of creativity.

Our project goals extend beyond acquiring equipment.

We aim to cultivate a vibrant maker space environment, inspiring students to pursue their passions and turn ideas into reality. Integrating the Cricut Maker into our activities fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and lifelong learning. Ultimately, we seek to equip students with skills to thrive in an evolving world where creativity and problem-solving are crucial.

Our students' uniqueness lies in their diverse backgrounds, interests, and talents. They exhibit natural curiosity, embracing challenges as opportunities for growth. They demonstrate resilience, resourcefulness, and willingness to take risks and iterate designs. Moreover, our students possess empathy and social responsibility, using their creative skills to address real-world issues and make a positive impact. In essence, they are driven individuals with the potential to shape the future meaningfully.

Mrs. Woodward Smalley Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

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 Britain, CT 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

100 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cricut - Maker 3 - Mist • Best Buy Education $389.53 1 $389.53

Materials cost

$389.53

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$425.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.07

Total project goal

$500.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$500.44

1 Donor

-$212.68

Donations toward project cost

-$212.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$250.22

Match offer toward project cost

-$212.69

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.53

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$37.53

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$0.00

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