Stringing Together Thanks: Lei Project for Guest Speakers
Help me give my students eyelash fun fur yarn to enable my students to create leis for guest speakers visiting our school, as a gesture of appreciation.
$239 goal
This project expired on July 19, 2025.
This project expired on July 19, 2025.
My Project
The donation of eyelash fun fur yarn will directly impact student learning by providing a hands-on, creative experience. Crafting with this unique material allows students to engage in tactile learning, developing fine motor skills, and fostering creativity. This project provides a practical opportunity to express appreciation through thoughtful, handmade gifts. By participating, students will learn the importance of expressing gratitude, a skill that extends far beyond the classroom.
Our primary goals for this project are twofold: to cultivate a sense of appreciation within our student body and to provide meaningful interaction with our guest speakers.
We aim to empower students to actively participate in showing gratitude to the community members who generously share their time and expertise with our school. By creating and presenting handmade items, students will learn the value of giving back and fostering positive relationships. Additionally, we hope to create a lasting impression on our guest speakers, demonstrating the warmth and appreciation of our school community. Ultimately, this project is about building bridges and strengthening connections through thoughtful gestures of thanks.
What makes our students special is their inherent enthusiasm and their eagerness to learn and contribute. They are a diverse group, each bringing unique perspectives and talents to the classroom. Despite varying backgrounds and learning styles, they share a common desire to make a difference in their community. Their genuine interest in showing appreciation and their dedication to expressing gratitude makes this project particularly meaningful. They approach each task with open minds and open hearts, demonstrating respect for those who enrich their educational experience.
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
130 students impacted
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