I teach a diverse group of high school learners, many of whom receive special education services for intellectual, physical, or sensory disabilities. Hands‑on, tactile lessons help them grasp abstract concepts and build confidence. When students can manipulate real materials, their engagement soars—and so do their smiles.
This project will equip our classroom with Tulip i‑Cord Knitting Machines and supportive supplies so students of all abilities can explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) through knitting.
The crank‑style machines turn yarn or wire into sturdy i‑cord tubes with minimal hand strength, making knitting accessible to students who struggle with fine‑motor or bilateral coordination.
Our first unit—“Knitted Wire Wall Décor: Part 1 – Bending the Wire”—lets students feed colorful craft wire through the i‑cord machine, then bend and mold their knitted tubes into names, shapes, and geometric patterns. From there we will expand into circuitry (conductive yarn), geometry (radius & diameter of knitted tubes), and artistic expression (color theory & negative space).
Your support will provide adaptive, multisensory tools that let every learner design, prototype, and display original work while practicing:
More than three‑quarters of 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
Tulip i-Cord Knitter Machine- Wool
• Amazon Business
$36.73
3
$110.19
Lily Sugar'n Cream 100% Cotton Yarn 6-Pack Bundle with Bella's Crafts Stitch Markers (Pastel Ombres)
• Amazon Business
$26.95
3
$80.85
Lily Sugar n' Cream Solid Variety Assortment 6 Pack Bundle 100 Percent Cotton Medium 4 Worsted (Multicolor)
• Amazon Business
$17.74
3
$53.22
3mm Craft Wire for Sculpting, 52 Ft Aluminum Bendable Thick Metal for Bonsai Trees, Floral Armature, Weaving, Wrapping, Clay Models, Dolls, DIY Jewelry Making (9 Gauge Thickness)
• Amazon Business
$11.99
3
$35.97
TecUnite Aluminum Craft Wire for Sculpting Armature Bendable Craft Wire for DIY Jewelry Making (1 Roll,Silver,10 M X 3 mm)
• Amazon Business
$8.99
3
$26.97
Bulk Buy: Lily Sugar 'n Cream 100% Cotton Yarn (2-Packs) ~ 4 oz. Super Size Skeins (Ecru SS #18004)
• Amazon Business
$9.76
2
$19.52
Materials cost
$326.72
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.90
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$361.62
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$63.82
Total project goal
$425.44
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$425.44
1 Donor
-$425.44
Donations toward project cost
-$361.62
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Haponski and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
