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Mrs. Prieto from Trumbull, CT is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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There's a Cricut in the Classroom!

Help me give my students a cricut machine that they can use for projects throughout the school year.

  • $556 goal

This project expired on February 7, 2025.

This project expired on February 7, 2025.

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Celebrate 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

The Cricut machine will transform the learning environment by enabling the creation of customized, visually appealing materials that cater to diverse learning styles. With this tool, I can produce engaging visual aids like colorful charts and detailed diagrams, which enhance comprehension and retention of information. Students will benefit from hands-on projects, such as creating self-portraits that complement their writing and game boards for at-home learning. By facilitating creativity and personalization, the Cricut will help students connect more deeply with the content, making learning both enjoyable and effective. My students are a diverse group, each with unique backgrounds, interests, and learning needs. Many of them thrive when given the opportunity to engage in hands-on projects that allow them to explore their ideas. This diversity means they benefit greatly from materials that cater to various learning styles and preferences. By providing them with tools like the Cricut machine, I can help them channel their creativity into meaningful learning experiences, empowering them to take ownership of their education and inspiring a love for learning.

Mrs. Prieto Tashua Elementary School Grades 9-12 Trumbull, CT View local requests 250 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cricut Maker 3 Machine with Vinyl Basics Pack and Weeder Tool Bundle - Beginner Craft Cutting Machine Kit with Materials and Tools, Vinyl in Essential Neutral Colors for DIY Projects and Decorations • Amazon Business $435.59 1 $435.59

Materials cost

$435.59

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$472.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.32

Total project goal

$555.44

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