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Ms. Pasquenza from Corona, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Crochet as a Coping Skill

Help me give my students a reason to stop using their cell phones and start a new, life-long hobby! Crocheting helps with fine motor skills and is a great coping skill to deal with emotions.

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

We need crochet kits for our students. Crocheting is the art of creating using a hooked needle and yarn. It is a craft and a powerful tool for promoting mental health and well-being. Crocheting provides a sense of calm and relaxation that most kids in middle school don't know how to find or provide on their own. The repetitive motions of looping the yarn and creating stitches have a soothing effect on the mind and body as the student focuses on the rhythm of the crochet hook, This allows the mind and body to relax and to unwind, allowing stress and anxiety to melt away. Crocheting offers a form of meditation, allowing students to be fully present in the moment and find a sense of inner peace.

When a student crochets, the user becomes fully engrossed in the process, paying close attention to each stitch and pattern.

Focusing on the present moment helps quiet the mind and release negative thoughts or worries. Crocheting serves as a gateway to mindfulness, allowing the student to find solace in the repetitive movements and patterns and fostering a sense of mental clarity.

Crocheting also encourages creativity and self-expression. With various yarns, colors, and patterns, students can unleash their imagination and create unique and personalized projects. Crocheting allows students to explore their artistic side, experiment with different stitches, and design items that reflect their personality. This creative outlet enhances self-esteem, boosts confidence, and nurtures a sense of accomplishment.

Crocheting is also a form of self-care. Students crochet, engaging in an activity solely for their own enjoyment and well-being. It provides an opportunity to prioritize themselves and foster mindfulness, creativity, and self-care. Crocheting is not just a craft but a practice promoting mental well-being.

Ms. Pasquenza Intermediate School 61 Leonardo Da Vinci Grades 6-8

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.

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Corona, NY 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Woobles Beginner Crochet Amigurumi Kit - Penguin • Blick Art Materials $30.00 1 $30.00
The Woobles Beginner Crochet Amigurumi Kit - Bunny • Blick Art Materials $30.00 1 $30.00
The Woobles Beginner Crochet Amigurumi Kit - Narwhal • Blick Art Materials $30.00 1 $30.00
The Woobles Beginner Crochet Amigurumi Kit - Halloween Cat • Blick Art Materials $30.00 1 $30.00

Materials cost

$120.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$151.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.79

Total project goal

$178.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $178.59

1 Donor

-$159.79

Donations toward project cost

-$151.80

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.99

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$18.80

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 $0.00

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