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Ms. Pinedo from Sylmar, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creative Classroom Tools: Crafting and Laminating for Student Success

Help me give my students the tools they need to succeed by creating engaging, personalized learning materials using a Cricut and laminating supplies that will make lessons interactive, durable, and accessible for all.

  • $678 goal

This project expired on May 23, 2025.

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This project expired on May 23, 2025.

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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

How will the specific items you’re requesting make a difference in their learning?

The Cricut machine and its supplies will allow me to create visually engaging, customized learning materials like labels, flashcards, charts, and bulletin boards.

These personalized tools will support my students by making lessons more interactive and accessible. Laminating pouches will ensure the materials are durable and reusable, providing my students with hands-on resources they can use throughout the year without fear of wear and tear.

These items will make learning more engaging and meaningful, particularly for students with moderate to severe disabilities who benefit from colorful visuals, tactile activities, and well-organized, accessible tools to help them better understand concepts.

What are your goals for this project?

Enhance Accessibility: Use the Cricut to create customized materials tailored to individual student needs, such as visual schedules, manipulatives, and social stories.

Promote Longevity and Organization: Laminate materials to ensure they remain durable for repeated use and neatly organize them for easier student access.

Foster Creativity: Create an engaging classroom environment that promotes learning through visually appealing and interactive resources.

What makes your students special?

My students are hardworking high schoolers with moderate to severe disabilities who thrive with hands-on, visual, and personalized learning supports. They are eager to learn and grow but often need additional resources to access the curriculum and meet their goals.

What makes them extraordinary is their determination to overcome challenges and their joy in small victories. These tools will empower them to succeed by providing clear, organized, and creative supports to help them reach their fullest potential.

Ms. Pinedo Sylmar Charter High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Pinedo

Sylmar, CA View local requests

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

Never Before Funded 6 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cricut - Explore 3 - Mint • Best Buy Education $288.75 1 $288.75
𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐢𝐭 Craft Cart Organizer Table Compatible with Cricut Rolling Organization and Storage with Vinyl Roll Holder, Crafting Cabinet Workstation Tool Accessories Holder for Craft Room (Patented) • Amazon Business $119.99 1 $119.99
Cricut Adhesive Cutting Mats - Pkg of 3, Light, Standard, and Strong Grip • Blick Art Materials $33.78 1 $33.78
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, Letter Size, 3 Mil, 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Quill.com $28.67 1 $28.67
Cricut - Basic Tool Set - White • Best Buy Education $13.46 1 $13.46

Materials cost

$484.65

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $44.35

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$576.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$101.69

Total project goal

$677.91

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