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Mrs. Cermak from GLENDALE, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating Comfort: Hand-Knitting Chunky Blankets for Creativity and Calm

Help me give my students the opportunity to learn something new while building emotional well-being!

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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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

At our Title I school in Queens, New York, our students face significant economic challenges, yet they bring resilience, creativity, and a desire to explore new opportunities. Many of our students don’t have access to extracurricular activities that foster both emotional well-being and practical skills. That’s why I want to create a hand-knitting club where students will learn to craft chunky blankets by hand.

This project requires chunky yarn in a variety of colors to allow students to express their individuality.

The goal is to teach students step-by-step instructions for creating their own blankets, helping them develop patience, focus, and problem-solving skills.

Hand-knitting offers numerous benefits for children:

• Fine Motor Skills: By manipulating the yarn and creating loops, students will strengthen their hand-eye coordination and dexterity.

• Emotional Regulation: The repetitive, rhythmic motion of hand-knitting promotes a calming effect, helping students manage stress and anxiety.

• Resilience and Confidence: Completing a project like a blanket teaches students to persevere through challenges and feel proud of their finished work.

• Social Connection: Working in a group setting fosters a sense of community and collaboration, building relationships in a supportive environment.

I am offering my time during lunch or after school to make this project possible for any student who is interested in learning. This club will provide an opportunity for our students to discover a new creative hobby, develop essential life skills, and experience the joy of making something with their own hands.

By supporting this project, you will help bring much-needed yarn into our school, ensuring that students can learn, create, and grow—all while fostering a sense of calm and connection in their lives.

Mrs. Cermak PS 68 Cambridge 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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GLENDALE, NY View local requests

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

30 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bernat Blanket Extra Speckled Moonrise Yarn - 2 Pack of 300g/10.5oz - Polyester - 7 Jumbo - 97 Yards - Knitting/Crochet • Amazon Business $30.71 8 $245.68
Bernat Blanket Extra Faded Blues Yarn - 2 Pack of 300g/10.5oz - Polyester - 7 Jumbo - 97 Yards - Knitting/Crochet • Amazon Business $23.17 8 $185.36
Bernat Blanket Extra Teal Dreams Yarn - 2 Pack of 300g/10.5oz - Polyester - 7 Jumbo - 97 Yards - Knitting/Crochet • Amazon Business $19.98 8 $159.84
Bernat Soft Blue Blanket Extra, 1 Pack • Amazon Business $17.09 5 $85.45
Bernat Mushroom Yarn Blanket Extra, 1 Pack • Amazon Business $17.09 5 $85.45

Materials cost

$761.78

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$803.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$141.74

Total project goal

$944.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $944.95

3 Donors

-$944.95

Donations toward project cost

-$803.21

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$141.74

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 $0.00

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