My students need these electronic, building, and art materials to explore and create using their STEAM skills in our Library Makerspace.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Stewart's classroom raised $991
This project is fully funded
My Students
"Miss, I made this for you." The quiet sixth grade girl approached me with a shy smile on her face and handed me a contraption made of colored popsicle sticks and cardboard. "It's a pencil holder!" She excitedly explained how she saw the idea on a website and wanted to try it out. Her shyness dissipated as her enthusiasm and pride shined.
A tall eighth grader knocks on the door and points at the paper in his hands and then to an empty computer.
I give him a thumbs up and a smile, knowing that he is a recent immigrant and doesn't yet have the English skills necessary to verbally communicate that he needs to use the printer.
Our school serves almost 1500 students in grades 6-8, and is one of the most culturally diverse schools in NYC. Our student body includes students with disabilities, gifted and talented students, and a large ENL population. The Library Media Center is the learning and technology hub of the school, a place where all of the students feel welcome and safe. It is the place where they go to explore their interests and creativity in an academic setting.
My Project
Our education system is centrally focused around standardized testing and assessment, leaving little room for students to explore their passions and interests. The Library Makerspace is open to all students in our school, and can be accessed during Open Access Lunch periods.
A Makerspace allows students to pursue their curiosities, to work collaboratively with their peers, and to develop a "fail forward" mentality.
Students are free to utilize the materials to pursue their own projects or they can choose to participate in our monthly Maker Challenge. Student Library Leaders hold a workshop tutorial explaining the monthly challenge, and resource guides are uploaded to the Library's website. Students' work is displayed through photos and videos with QR codes throughout the Library. The Makerspace has proven to be extremely successful for all our students that have participated, but most exceptionally it has been an amazing space for our ENL students, students with disabilities, and those that aren't the best test-takers or academic performers. These students are creating without the pressure of assessment, they are learning from the mistakes that they make, and are using their problem-solving skills to find solutions to their issues. Most importantly, making gives these students a sense of pride and accomplishment that they may not experience in their core subject courses.
In addition to the monthly challenges, I plan to work with content area teachers to create enrichment/extra credit projects that can be completed in the Library Makerspace. This will provide differentiated options for students to explore content area in a deeper and more meaningful way.
Our Library Makerspace was created and funded two years ago, but our supplies/materials must be replenished in order to continue providing our students with these amazing opportunities.
More than half 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
Scraft Artise (22) Rolls of Washi Masking Tape Japanese Decorative Set, 15mm x 10m, approx. 5/8"x 33', 10 Bright Solids, 12 Vibrant Prints, Fun for Scrapbooking, Journaling, Cards, DIY, Arts & Crafts
• Amazon Business
$29.97
1
$29.97
K'NEX Amazin' 8 Roller Coaster Building Set
• Amazon Business
$29.00
1
$29.00
300Pcs 3mm and 5mm Assorted Clear LED Light Emitting Diodes 5 Colors with Free 315Pcs 1/4w , 1% Tolerance ,Metal Film Resistors
• Amazon Business
$13.43
2
$26.86
10 Rolls Bulk Lot Colored Duck Duct Tape Pack Print Patterns DIY Arts Crafts Projects 100yds Hobby
• Amazon Business
$24.99
1
$24.99
Teknikio Activating Origami Set
• Amazon Business
$24.00
1
$24.00
CCbetter® Mini Hot Glue Gun with 25 pcs Melt Glue Sticks High Temperature Melting Glue Gun Kit Flexible Trigger for DIY Small Craft Projects & Package and Quick Repairs in Home & Office Cleanly (20-watt, Blue)
• Amazon Business
$10.99
2
$21.98
Folia Origami School Pack - 6 Inch Square Sheets - 500 Sheets - Assorted Colors (2 Pack)
• Amazon Business
$21.19
1
$21.19
Perler Beads Clear Square Pegboards 4 Pack
• Amazon Business
$10.19
2
$20.38
Perler Beads 6,000 Count Bucket-Multi Mix
• Amazon Business
$9.41
2
$18.82
Perler Beads 22,000 Count Bead Jar Multi-Mix Colors
• Amazon Business
$15.29
1
$15.29
Make: Paper Inventions: Machines that Move, Drawings that Light Up, and Wearables and Structures You Can Cut, Fold, and Roll
• Amazon Business
$13.44
1
$13.44
KINGSO 42PCS Assorted Color Felt Fabric Sheets Patchwork Sewing DIY Craft 20*30cm
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
Elmer's Washable School Glue 4 Fl Oz / 118 Ml (Pack of 12)
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
Darice 1204-59 Mini Crafting Iron Assorted Colors
• Amazon Business
$10.60
1
$10.60
UltraSource 192033 Hamburger Patty Paper, 5.5" x 5.5" (Pack of 1000)
• Amazon Business
$10.58
1
$10.58
Ironing Mat with Iron Rest
• Amazon Business
$9.85
1
$9.85
Origami Paper, 1000 sheets, 2 3/4 inches square ( 7 by 7 cm, or about 2 3/4 inches by 2 3/4 inches )
• Amazon Business
$9.80
1
$9.80
Mudder 30-Count Assorted Hand Sewing Needles Set, 3 Pack
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Generic 39 Assorted Color 200 Yard Per Unit Advanced Polyester Sewing Thread Spool Set
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
Scrambled Assortment Bag of Buttons for Arts & Crafts, Decoration, Collections, Sewing, and more! Different Colors and Size from 3/8" to 1.5" (100 Pack) by Super Z Outlet®
• Amazon Business
$5.99
1
$5.99
Materials cost
$799.87
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$12.00
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$841.87
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$148.57
Total project goal
$990.44
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$990.44
8 Donors
-$534.78
Donations toward project cost
-$455.31
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$79.47
match offer
-$454.78
Match offer toward project cost
-$386.56
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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