Help me give my students the chance to use yarn creatively and give back to their community. Students will work collaboratively to create scarves, hats and blankets and donate their completed projects.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Henry's classroom raised $588
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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 Students
My school serves students from all around the world. The majority or our population are immigrants whose families came to this country for a better life. Many of our students come from different academic and socio-economic backgrounds and perform on varied academic levels. They come from low-income households and have number of learning needs in the class. They often find it difficult to meet the expectations and rigor in the classroom.
Despite their struggles in the classroom, my students are bright, inquisitive, thoughtful and eager learners and are more than their test scores.
They get so excited when they learn a new skill in math or complete a difficult project in science. They love to learn hands on and it is always easy to find volunteers in my classes.
Learning to crochet is an opportunity for my students to learn skills that are not graded. They learn to be creative, to work together and to give back to their community.
My Project
We are requesting yarn, crochet hooks, knitting needles, storage bags to create scarves, hats and blankets and donate their completed projects. My students will learn to crochet scarves, hats and blankets. While students will keep some projects, most projects will be donated to nursing homes, hospitals and other organizations in our community.
I want this project to take my students away from their technology and teach them a craft, teach them to be creative and to think of others.
We used to learn more than reading and math in school. Now our students are always preparing for the next test. They are losing connections with other each other and their community. They don't get the chance to learn that they are good at other things. They don't get a chance to create or build things. Learning to crochet will teach them perseverance, dedication and altruism.
Our club will meet weekly to learn new skills, assess progress and complete our projects. Students will be able to take projects home to continue working on them and will also have the option to attend lunch sessions for continued practice time.
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
40 Acrylic Yarn Skeins, 1600 Yards Crochet Yarn with Reusable Storage Bag Includes 6 E-Books, 2 Crochet Hooks, 2 Weaving Needles, 4 Locking Stitch Markers for Crochet & Knitting by Inscraft
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BCMRUN Crochet Hooks Set,14 PCS 2mm(B)-10mm(N) Ergonomic Soft Grip Handles Yarn Knitting Needles Kit with Case for Arthritic Hands, Extra Long Knit Needles, Best Gift for Women
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Caron One Pound Solids Yarn - (4) Medium Gauge 100% Acrylic - 16 oz - Grey Mix- For Crochet, Knitting & Crafting
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Caron One Pound Solids Yarn - (4) Medium Gauge 100% Acrylic - 16 oz - White - For Crochet, Knitting & Crafting
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Ziploc Storage Bags, Two Gallon, 3 Pack, 12 ct
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