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Ms. Megan from Milwaukee, WI is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Keep Calm and Crochet On

My students need crochet hooks, looms, yarn, embroidery hoops, and hand work books.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Megan's classroom raised $374

This project is fully funded

My Students

Our classroom is an open and inviting environment designed to foster independent student learning. My students are thirsty for new materials to continue their education.

I teach in a public urban multi-age Montessori school with twenty eight first through third grade students.

My students learn though small group and individual lessons, research and inquiry, and by going out in to our community. My students come from all different backgrounds racially and socioeconomically and live in an urban setting.

My students are involved in social justice and environmental conscious movements taking a stand and trying to better the world. Our students work hard with the resources they have to follow their passions and find meaning in their education.

My Project

In the Montessori classroom, students take pride in doing real work. Handwork (sewing, crocheting, knitting, cross stitch, etc...) is an opportunity for students to learn a real life skill, increase their hand strength, fine motor skills, hand eye coordination, and most importantly relieve stress.

For many children stress, conflict, and anxiety and interfere with school; handwork provides a meaningful calming exercise to defuse situations and calm students.

In our classroom students will receive small group lessons on different hand skills, have hand work as a work choice, and be given opportunities to expand, explore, and discover new forms of handwork. These crochet hooks, looms, yarn, embroidery hoops, and hand work books is adding these skills to each student's toolbox, helping them to cope with anxiety and stress in a positive way, build community through shared projects and skills for life.

Ms. Megan Highland Community School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Milwaukee, WI 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

30 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Darice 1171-58 Set of 4 Round Plastic Knitting Looms • Amazon Business $13.19 3 $39.57
Premium Knitting Bag - Stylish, Durable & Portable Yarn Storage Organizer for Knitting Supplies at Home & on the Go (Black Tote Style) • Amazon Business $17.97 2 $35.94
Caydo 4 Pieces Embroidery Hoop Set Bamboo Circle Cross Stitch Hoop Ring • Amazon Business $13.59 2 $27.18
One Box of 50 Plastic Bobbins Floss & Needlecraft Organizer • Amazon Business $4.97 5 $24.85
Clover No. 3-9 Gold Eye Embroidery Needles, Pack of 16 • Amazon Business $4.66 5 $23.30
LIHAO 22pcs Mixed Aluminum Handle Crochet Hooks Knitting Knit Needles Weave Yarn Set • Amazon Business $6.99 3 $20.97
eBoot 150 Pieces Multi-color Cotton Cross Stitch Embroidery Threads Crafts Floss Sewing Threads • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Mudder 30-Count Assorted Hand Sewing Needles Set, 3 Pack • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
A to Z of Crochet: The Ultimate Guide for the Beginner to Advanced Crocheter • Amazon Business $15.93 1 $15.93
A-Z of Embroidery Stitches 2 (A-Z of Needlecraft) • Amazon Business $13.83 1 $13.83
Walimpex Yarn: Premium Quality 100% Acrylic Multicolor Yarn. • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
TYH Supplies 20 Skeins Bonbons Yarn Assorted Colors - 100% Acrylic • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
The Amazing Stitching Handbook for Kids: 17 Embroidery Stitches • 15 Fun & Easy Projects • Amazon Business $10.60 1 $10.60
Learn New Stitches on Circle Looms • Amazon Business $8.65 1 $8.65
KINGSO 800pcs Round Pearl Head Dressmaking Pins Weddings Corsage Florists Sewing Pin Mixed Color • Amazon Business $6.88 1 $6.88

Materials cost

$283.65

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$317.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.10

Total project goal

$374.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $374.00

1 Donor

-$374.00

Donations toward project cost

-$317.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.10

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 $0.00

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