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Ms. Larsen from Cleveland, TX is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Fund Our Crochet Club!

Help me give my students the materials they need for our crochet club! This is a skill that most people don’t have anymore and it can help my students find a passion project for themselves!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Larsen's classroom raised $521

This project is fully funded

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

Our crochet club is designed to provide a creative and constructive outlet for students in low-income families. By requesting donations for crochet hooks, yarn, and snacks, we aim to create a supportive and engaging environment where students can explore the art of crochet. This hands-on craft not only offers a relaxing and enjoyable activity but also has substantial benefits in terms of developing fine motor skills, enhancing concentration, and fostering patience. In addition to these personal skills, crochet can serve as a form of emotional expression and stress relief, which is particularly valuable for students facing socioeconomic challenges.

The primary goals of our project are to introduce students to the therapeutic and creative world of crochet while building a sense of community and teamwork.

By learning crochet, students will gain a valuable skill that can lead to future opportunities, such as creating handmade gifts or even starting their own small businesses. This craft also encourages persistence and problem-solving, qualities that are beneficial both academically and in everyday life. For many students in low-income areas, such engaging activities can provide a crucial sense of purpose and achievement, often lacking in their day-to-day lives.

Our students are particularly special because they demonstrate incredible resilience and creativity despite the challenges they face. This project is not just about teaching a craft but also about empowering them with a skill that can uplift their spirits and broaden their horizons and give them something to be passionate about. My goal is to provide these students with the opportunity to have a hobby without having to figure out how to afford it. By supporting our crochet club, you are contributing to their personal development and helping to provide a positive, enriching experience that can make a lasting impact on their lives.

Ms. Larsen Santa Fe Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers, Pack of 45 • School Specialty $48.07 1 $48.07
Takis Fuego Corn Chips 1 oz. 46 Bags/Pack (220-02045) • Staples $33.21 1 $33.21
Susan Bates Silvalume Aluminum Crochet Hook Set with Pouch, Assorted Size, Set of 6 • School Specialty $16.49 2 $32.98
INSCRAFT Crochet Kit for Beginners Adults, 18 Large Acrylic Yarn Skeins 1800 Yards Yarn, 105 PCS Crochet Kit with Hooks Yarn Set,includes Canvas Tote Bag, Ideal Starter Pack for Kids Professionals • Amazon Business $28.98 1 $28.98
Hoooked DIY Animal Crochet Kit - Ziggy the Giraffe • Blick Art Materials $11.99 2 $23.98
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn Super Craft Kit Gradients, with 12 Pack of 50g/1.7 oz. 4 Medium Worsted Yarn for Knitting & Crocheting, 12 Colors, Perfect for Chunky Sweaters, Blankets, Amigurumi • Amazon Business $22.49 1 $22.49
Mexican Candy Lollipops - Dulce Mexicanos Surtidos - Variety Pack of Sweet, Sour, Salty & Spicy - Mexican Candies Snacks (60 Count) • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn Super Craft Kit Brights, with 12 Pack of 50g/1.7 oz. 4 Medium Worsted Yarn for Knitting & Crocheting, 12 Colors, Perfect for Chunky Sweaters, Blankets, Amigurumi • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Leisure Arts Make a Little Pudgie Crochet Kit - Piggy, 3" Height • Blick Art Materials $9.96 2 $19.92
Leisure Arts Make a Little Pudgie Crochet Kit - Bunny, 3" Height • Blick Art Materials $9.96 2 $19.92
14 Sizes Ergonomic Crochet Hooks Set Soft Grip,Crochet Needles,Rubber Handle Aluminum Crochet Hooks for Arthritic Hands B/2.0mm - N/10.0mm & Yarn Needles More Accessories • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Welch's Fruit Snacks Mixed Fruit 8 oz 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $12.89 1 $12.89
Coopay Mini Yarn Bag Portable Yarn Storage Bag, Tiny Crochet Yarn Bag Suitable for Knitting & Crochet Accessories, Skeins of Yarn, Crochet Hooks, Ideal Gift for DIY Crafter Lover - Blue Bee • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, School Snacks, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
KTRIO Pack of 10 Colors Electronic Finger Counter, Mini LCD Digital Display Tally Counter 5-Digit Number Count Clicker, Counters Clickers for Knitting, Crochet, Coaching, Lap, Golf, Toddler & Fidget • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
Coopay Micro Crochet Bags for Crocheting Little Project, Petite Yarn Holder Fit Storage for Crochet Accessories, Crochet Hooks, Yarn Balls, Knitting & Crochet Supplies - Yellow Lemon • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Crochet Granny Squares • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Coopay Tiny Crochet Yarn Bag - Portable Yarn Storage Bag for Beginner, Yarn Tote Bag Suitable for Knitting Accessories, Skeins of Yarn, Crochet Hooks, Great Gift for DIY Crafter Lover - Red Dandelion • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Stitch Markers Ortarco 120 PCS Crochet Stitch Markers with 4 PCS Large Eye Sewing Blunt Needles 3 Sizes for Knitting Sewing Stitching Weaving 10 Colors with Storage Case • Amazon Business $3.99 2 $7.98
Coopay Mini Yarns Drum Yarn Storage Bag, Small Knitting Bag Craft Tote Perfect for Beginner, Crocheter, Knitter and Crafter, 6 x 5.5 inch, Durable and Sturdy, Green Peony • Amazon Business $7.64 1 $7.64
Coopay Mini Yarn Bag Yarns Drum, Small Knitting Bag Yarn Storage Bag for Store Crochet Hooks, Unfinished Project and Skein of Yarn, Great for Knitting On the Go and Travel, Sika Deer • Amazon Business $7.55 1 $7.55
14PCS Aluminum Crochet Hooks Knitting Needles Craft Yarn 2.0mm/2.5mm/3.0mm/3.5mm/4.0mm/4.5mm/5.0mm/5.5mm/6.0mm/6.5mm/7.0mm/8.0mm/9.0mm/10.0mm • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Crochet Hooks Set, Aluminum Handle Knitting Needles for Arthritic Hands, Crochet Needles for Yarn Craft, Nice Gift for Women • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$388.28

Vendor shipping charges

 $18.05

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$442.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.03

Total project goal

$520.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $520.18

5 Donors

-$274.06

Donations toward project cost

-$251.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.36

Matching donations from our partners

-$224.06

Match offers toward project cost

-$190.45

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.61

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.06

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