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Mrs. Callirgos from Passaic, NJ is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Hidden Art of Crochet

Help me give my students yarn and crochet hooks for a lifechanging experience through the art of crochet.

  • $708 goal

This project expired on July 4, 2024.

This project expired on July 4, 2024.

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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

This project offers students a multifaceted learning experience, aiming to deepen their appreciation for the intricate art of handmade crochet while seamlessly integrating math and social-emotional learning (SEL) aspects. Through hands-on practice, students not only develop technical skills but also cultivate the patience, perseverance, and creativity essential for both crochet and life. Moreover, crochet serves as a powerful tool for SEL coping strategies, fostering emotional regulation and stress relief.

As students work independently and collaboratively on their crochet projects, they learn valuable entrepreneurial skills, culminating in a marketplace setup at the program's end.

This marketplace not only showcases their creations but also hones their business acumen, preparing them for the entrepreneurial landscape ahead. By intertwining the art of crochet with math, SEL, and entrepreneurship, this project equips students with a holistic skill set, empowering them to thrive in the dynamic world around them.

Mrs. Callirgos Martin L King Junior Elementary School 6 Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all 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

30 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Premier Retro Velvet Yarn - Orchid • Blick Art Materials $8.99 10 $89.90
Premier Retro Velvet Yarn - Teal • Blick Art Materials $8.99 10 $89.90
Vodiye 37 PCS Crochet Hooks Set, High Quality Coloured Aluminum Ergonomic Handle Crochet, Hook Needles for Arthritic Hands, with Stitch Markers and Large-Eye Blunt Needles • Amazon Business $5.98 15 $89.70
Lion Brand DIY Glow Yarn - Natural, 71 yards • Blick Art Materials $6.99 10 $69.90
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn - Grey Heather, 5 oz • Blick Art Materials $4.86 7 $34.02
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn - Buff, 7 oz • Blick Art Materials $4.86 7 $34.02
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn - Light Blue, 7 oz • Blick Art Materials $4.86 7 $34.02
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn - Flamingo, 7 oz • Blick Art Materials $4.86 5 $24.30
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn - White, 7 oz • Blick Art Materials $4.86 5 $24.30
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn - Medium Purple, 7 oz • Blick Art Materials $4.86 5 $24.30
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn - Turqua, 7 oz • Blick Art Materials $4.86 5 $24.30
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn - Cherry Red, 7 oz • Blick Art Materials $4.86 5 $24.30

Materials cost

$562.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$601.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$106.13

Total project goal

$707.53

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