Threads of Calm: Crafting Stress Relief for Students
Help me give my students stress and anxiety relief through the therapeutic practices of crochet and knitting, fostering a calming environment while enhancing their focus and creativity.
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
Providing crochet and knitting materials will offer students a hands-on, creative outlet to reduce stress, enhance focus, and develop fine motor skills. A significant number of my students struggle with severe anxiety and depression, and these activities have already proven to be a therapeutic outlet for them. Crochet and knitting foster mindfulness, helping students better manage their mental health, which in turn supports their ability to concentrate and succeed academically. Additionally, learning these crafts introduces problem-solving, patience, and perseverance, all of which are valuable life skills.
The primary goal is to create a calming, supportive space where students can engage in meaningful, creative work that provides relief from stress and mental health challenges.
By learning crochet and knitting, students can experience a sense of accomplishment and build confidence. Long-term, the project aims to encourage collaboration and community-building among students as they share techniques and work on group projects, fostering a stronger sense of belonging and support within the classroom.
My students are incredibly resilient and creative individuals who face daily challenges, both academically and personally. Many are navigating significant mental health struggles, yet they show a strong desire to learn and express themselves. Crochet and knitting provide them with an accessible and empowering way to cope with these challenges. Their openness to exploring new activities, coupled with their diverse backgrounds and perspectives, ensures that the items they create will be as unique and inspiring as they are.
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
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$91.98
NEZIN 18 Size Light Up Counting Crochet Hook Set, Ergonomic Crochet Hooks to Track Rows and Stitches for Crocheting and Knitting
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$35.99
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NEZIN 18 Size Light Up Counting Crochet Hook Set, Ergonomic Crochet Hooks to Track Rows and Stitches for Crocheting and Knitting
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The Woobles Easy Peasy Yarn, Crochet & Knitting Yarn for Beginners with Easy-to-See Stitches - Yarn for Crocheting - Worsted Medium #4 Yarn - Cotton-Nylon Blend
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Whimsical Stitches: A Modern Makers Book of Amigurumi Crochet Patterns
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The Woobles Easy Peasy Yarn, Crochet & Knitting Yarn for Beginners with Easy-to-See Stitches - Yarn for Crocheting - Worsted Medium #4 Yarn - Cotton-Nylon Blend
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The Woobles Easy Peasy Yarn, Crochet & Knitting Yarn for Beginners with Easy-to-See Stitches - Yarn for Crocheting - Worsted Medium #4 Yarn - Cotton-Nylon Blend
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$11.99
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$11.99
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Materials cost
$498.12
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$45.58
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.47
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$581.17
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$102.56
Total project goal
$683.73
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$683.73
1 Donor
-$683.73
Donations toward project cost
-$581.17
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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