My students are culturally diverse. Their diversity is their commonality, however. My students don't focus on their differences. They accept each other as they are. This is what makes them special in my eyes.
My students are curious.
They seek to explore the unknown and they prefer to do that in a hands-on manner. A majority of my students don't have the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities that support or enhance their education. School is often their only connection to a brighter future.
My Project
My school is very rural. The elective course offerings are limited. The STEAM Makerspace that I have in the library offers students a small variety of subjects that they can explore during activity times and before and after school. We have robotics, coding, digital media, and some arts and crafts materials. I believe that I need to offer my students a better balance of Makerspace materials to appeal to students with other interests, such as sewing and crocheting.
I want my students to learn skills that could potentially have lasting impact in their lives.
Using a sewing machine is a skill that requires access to a sewing machine. Students will be able to read the how-to books and then they will be able to bring their ideas to fruition with that access. The same can be said for the crochet hooks and how-to books to accompany them. Empowering my students with choices and with opportunities to create things with their own hands increases their self-esteem and their overall academic success.
Brother Sewing Machine, XM2701, Lightweight Sewing Machine with 27 Stitches
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Creative Kids Complete Photo Guide to Crochet
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Sewing School ®: 21 Sewing Projects Kids Will Love to Make
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A Kid's Guide to Sewing: Learn to Sew with Sophie & Her Friends • 16 Fun Projects You'll Love to Make & Use
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Crochet Step by Step: More Than 100 Techniques and Crochet Patterns with 20 Easy Projects (DK Step by Step)
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Sewing School ® 2: Lessons in Machine Sewing; 20 Projects Kids Will Love to Make
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Crochet For Beginners: A Complete Step By Step Guide With Picture illustrations To Learn Crocheting The Quick & Easy Way
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My First Sewing Machine Book: 35 fun and easy projects for children aged 7 years +
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Build It! Monsters: Make Supercool Models with Your Favorite LEGO® Parts
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How To Crochet: A Complete Guide for Absolute Beginners
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Sewing KIT, Over 130 DIY Premium Sewing Supplies, Mini Sewing kit, 38 Spools of Thread - 20 Most Useful Colors & 18 Multi Colors, Extra 40 Quality Sewing pins, Travel, Kids, Beginners
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My First Crochet Book: Learn To Crochet: Kids
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NEX 60 Piece Sewing Thread Kit for Sewing Machine, Mixed Colors
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