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Ms. Farley from Philadelphia, PA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Crocheting to Build Community

Help me give my students crochet hooks of various sizes, stitch markers, and colorful yarn.

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My Students

I teach art at a small, public high school in Philadelphia. As the only art teacher in the building, I try to provide all students with a variety of opportunities to create art. Giving students multiple means of expression allows all students to showcase their strengths. My creative learners have demonstrated a lot of growth this year, despite the challenging nature of this school year.

My students are curious and enjoy exploring new mediums, techniques, and processes.

They love a challenge, and tend to gravitate towards hands-on learning.

My Project

These crochet supplies will be necessary to teach my classes of 30-32 students how to crochet during art class. Right now, we have some yarn and hooks in the classroom, but not enough for the entire class to participate. Students will learn to crochet using instructional videos, teacher and student-led demonstrations, and small group instruction.

Once students learn the basics, they will collaborate to design and create crochet installations or larger-scale projects.

The goal of this project is for students to try a new medium and to build community in the classroom through collaboration.

Another added benefit to students learning how to crochet is that it could be a healthy coping mechanism for stress and anxiety. Students will also learn the history of crochet and the fiber arts movement of the 60s and 70s. Crochet is a medium that is often not taught in the high school art classroom, but it is rich in history and cultural connections.

Ms. Farley Lankenau Magnet High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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Philadelphia, PA 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

60 students impacted 8donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Boye 74492 Jumbo Plastic Crochet Hook Set, Sizes P16 & Q • Amazon Business $5.17 12 $62.04
Boye 235001MM Plastic Crochet Hook Set, Sizes L11 to P16 • Amazon Business $11.52 3 $34.56
BCMRUN Crochet Hooks Set,14 Pcs 2.25mm(B)-10mm(N) Ergonomic Soft Grip Handles,Smooth Knitting Needles Kit with Bag for Arthritic Hands,Extra Long  Plus Knit Needles Weave Yarn Set,Best Gift for Women • Amazon Business $11.97 2 $23.94
Bernat Softee Chunky Yarn, 3.5 Oz, Gauge 6 Super Bulky, Forest • Amazon Business $6.41 2 $12.82
Lion Brand Hometown USA Yarn Syracuse Orange • Amazon Business $4.99 2 $9.98
Simplicty Aluminum Crochet Hook Crochet Hook Set, 8pc, Sizes D-K • Amazon Business $8.44 1 $8.44
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, Orchid • Amazon Business $7.24 1 $7.24
Bernat Softee Chunky Yarn (28005) White • Amazon Business $3.07 2 $6.14
100PC Mix Color Knitting Stitch Counter Crochet Locking Stitch Markers Stitch Needle Clip Knitting Crochet Markers (100) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn 312 Black • Amazon Business $3.90 1 $3.90
Lion Brand Yarn Hometown Yarn, 1-Pack, Salem Creek • Amazon Business $3.29 1 $3.29
RED HEART Super Saver Yarn, Minty, E300.0520 • Amazon Business $3.28 1 $3.28

Materials cost

$181.62

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$214.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.82

Total project goal

$252.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $252.16

6 Donors

-$201.28

Donations toward project cost

-$171.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.44

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.88

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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