Help me give my students fuse beads, pattern boards, and irons to help express their creativity.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Jones's classroom raised $436
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 Project
Our students are imaginative and eager to learn, especially when they can connect creativity with academic growth. They thrive when given opportunities to explore ideas visually and express themselves through hands-on projects. What makes them special is their ability to find meaning and voice in their artwork, even while tackling challenging standards.
This project will provide fuse beads and pegboards that align directly with 6th grade visual arts standards, such as understanding the elements of art (line, shape, color, and pattern), applying principles of design, and developing craftsmanship through detailed, intentional work.
As students design with beads, they will plan compositions, revise patterns, and analyze symmetry, balance, and repetition, which are key skills in both visual art and math.
In addition, this project supports cross-curricular learning by reinforcing spatial reasoning, precision, and patience, all of which benefit subjects like math and engineering. Students will be challenged to follow multi-step directions, make creative decisions, and reflect on their artistic choices using art vocabulary. The repetitive, hands-on nature of beadwork also helps students build focus, persistence, and pride in their finished pieces.
This is more than just a craft. It is a structured, standards-based art experience that strengthens both academic and creative confidence.
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
Mini Craft Iron Mini Heat Press Mini Iron Portable Handy Heat Press Small Iron with Charging Base Accessories for Fuse Beads Patch DIY Shoes T-shirts Heat Transfer Vinyl Projects(Black)
• Amazon Business
$9.99
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$29.97
EVORETRO Fuse Beads Kit in a Box, 14 Bright Gaming Color Colors 6,800 Pixel Perler Beads Kit, 4 Peg Boards, Pliers, Extra 2 Black & 1 Bag White Melty Beads - Toys for Ages 5-13 - Patterns NOT Included
• Amazon Business
$29.95
1
$29.95
INSCRAFT 30,000 Fuse Beads Kit-30 Individual Packs of Iron Beads Set with 3 Pegboards, 5 Ironing Paper, 10 Patterns, Gifts for Birthday Christmas, Multicolor 5mm Melty Beads Bulk Refill Kit
• Amazon Business
$26.98
1
$26.98
QUEFE Fuse Beads Kit of 72 Assorted Colors, 15000 5mm Beads Craft Kit Including Pegboard, Melting Beads, Ironing Paper, Tweezers & Colorful Hooks, Great Creative Arts and Crafts Set for Girls
• Amazon Business
$23.99
1
$23.99
Emoji Smiley Face Fuse Beads- 6 Different Emojis - 3600pcs Beads (6 Colors), Tweezers, Peg Boards, Ironing Paper, Case - Works with Perler Beads- Pixel Art Project Gift- Officially Licensed by Emoji
• Amazon Business
$22.76
1
$22.76
Sundymot Fuse Beads Kit - 10600 5mm Beads Craft Set with Storage Box, Pegboard, Iron-on Paper and Other Accessories. Creative DIY for Boys and Girls, Ideal Christmas and Birthday Gifts
• Amazon Business
$20.68
1
$20.68
AUGSUN Fuse Beads Kit for Kids, 4600Pcs+ 24 Colors Crafting Melting Iron Beads Set with 2 Pegboards, 15 Patterns, Ironing Paper & Wiggle Eyes Accessories for Boys Girls Craft Making
• Amazon Business
$17.89
1
$17.89
Krafty Kids Fused Bead Kit - Under the Sea Set
• Blick Art Materials
$5.68
3
$17.04
20 Pieces 5mm Fuse Beads Pegboards Clear Animal Shape Plastic Pegboards Craft Tray with 20 Pieces Colorful Cards for Kids DIY Craft Beads
• Amazon Business
$13.85
1
$13.85
Minelife 20 Pack 5 mm Fuse Beads Boards Clear Plastic Pegboards, Fuse Beads Kit Plastic Animal Shape Template with 20 Pieces Colorful Cards and 2 Pieces Fuse Bead Tweezers for Kids Craft Making
• Amazon Business
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