Help me give my students fiber art materials to improve focus and decrease stress and anxiety!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Knight's classroom raised $469
This project is fully funded
My Students
I work with an amazing group of resilient, funny and engaging students ranging from Pre-K through 5th grade. Many of my students receive special education services. Most come from a community that is equally as amazing and resilient but struggles with the typical challenges of any underserved neighborhood. Our kids come from mixed family systems of all types, shapes, and sizes.
The ongoing pandemic and the return to school from remote learning has been a difficult transition for many students and adults.
Many of our students were able to feel extra comfortable at home during remote learning - whether this meant wearing pajamas, being able to get up and walk around as needed, using fidgets or other sensory inputs throughout the day, or standing/stretching/laying down during lessons. Coming back to school in person and being expected to follow pre-pandemic rules has made for a challenging transition. Supporting our students needs goes beyond learning and has to include their physical and emotional needs as well. Our students are amazing and deserve everything they need to feel good every day!
My Project
Knitting, crocheting, sewing and other fiber arts have long been shown through research to decrease anxiety and depression and improve overall focus. Manipulating threads and strings with our hands is incredibly calming and therapeutic and many of our students have been eager to learn!
My students are so excited to start creating their own hats, blankets, potholders and other textiles!
These materials will be used through various counseling and lunch groups to explore feelings while we engage in the therapeutic work of creating items with our own hands. Our students are so excited to learn new (and evidence based!) coping skills to deal with the academic and personal stressors they experience on a daily basis.
I am requesting materials for basic knitting and crocheting, as well as knitting loom machines and items to assist students who might struggle with more complicated stitches. Easy sewing kits will be perfect for younger students to create their very own stuffed animals!
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
Harrisville Designs 7" Potholder (Traditional Size) Deluxe Loom Kit, Makes 6 Potholders
• Amazon Business
$28.95
3
$86.85
62 Acrylic Yarn Skeins, 2170 Yards Yarn for Knitting and Crochet, Includes 2 Crochet Hooks,2 Weaving Needles,10 Stitch Markers, Perfect Crochet Beginner Kit for for Adults Kids by Inscraft
• Amazon Business
$38.99
2
$77.98
Knitting Machine, 48 Needles Smart Weaving Loom Round Spinning Knitting Machines with Row Counter, Knitting Board Rotating Double Loom, Weaving Loom Machine Kit for Adults Or Kids
• Amazon Business
$69.99
1
$69.99
Knitting Machine, 40 Needles Smart Weaving Loom Knitting Round Loom, Knitting Board Rotating Double Knit Loom Machine, Knitting Loom Machines Weaving Loom Kit for Adults and Kids
• Amazon Business
$39.99
1
$39.99
Wayion Knitting Loom Set with Hook Needle Kit Yarn Cord Knitter 4 Hat Looms Long Knitting Loom DIYfor Scarf Sweater Shawl Blankets
• Amazon Business
$24.98
1
$24.98
KraFun Sewing Kit for Kids Age 7 8 9 10 11 12 Beginner My First Art & Craft, Includes 3 Stuffed Animal Dolls, Instruction & Plush Felt Materials for Learn to Sew, Embroidery Skills - Teddy & Friends
• Amazon Business
$21.99
1
$21.99
JoyousJays Sewing Kit for Kids (Ages 5 to 12) Fun DIY Sewing Activity Set for Girls and Boys - Ideal for Kids Arts and Craft Project and Educational Toys - Perfect Kids Sewing Kit for Beginners
• Amazon Business
$21.99
1
$21.99
Susan Bates Silvalume Crochet Hook Set in Pouch Sizes F, G, H, I, J, K
• Amazon Business
$9.32
2
$18.64
Materials cost
$362.41
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.44
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$397.85
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$70.21
Total project goal
$468.06
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$468.06
2 Donors
-$468.06
Donations toward project cost
-$397.85
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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