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Ms. S from New Haven, CT is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands-On Creativity: Crafting Connections Through Jewelry Making!

Help me give my students a creative outlet with bracelet-making kits, polymer clay beads, lanyard string, and jewelry-making supplies to encourage hands-on learning, fine motor skills, and self-expression.

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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

In a world where screens dominate our students’ attention, the joy of hands-on creativity is fading.

My students rarely get the chance to work with their hands, design something unique, or express themselves through art, and I want to change that.

This project will provide a variety of bracelet-making kits, beads, paracord, lanyard strings, and jewelry-making tools to inspire creativity, build fine motor skills, and encourage collaboration.

Through friendship bracelets, keychains, and handcrafted jewelry, students will engage in problem-solving, pattern recognition, and self-expression while working together in a screen-free environment. Beyond just crafting, this project will foster teamwork, patience, and a sense of accomplishment as students design and create their own wearable art. It’s time to bring back the joy of tactile learning and meaningful human connections—one bead at a time.

Ms. S Wilbur Cross High School Grades 9-12

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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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New Haven, CT View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

200 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Choose Friendship, My Friendship Bracelet Maker®, an American Original | 20 Pre-Cut Threads - Makes Up to 8 Bracelets | Craft Kit, Kids Jewelry-Making Kit, Gifts for Girls 8-12 • Amazon Business $22.55 3 $67.65
Cool Cord@trade; Friendship Bracelet Party Pack • Nasco $10.40 5 $52.00
Memory Wire Bracelet Classroom Pack • Nasco $50.68 1 $50.68
Csyidio 400 PCS Shrink Dink Kit Includes UV Resin, UV Light, 47 Shrink Papers and Rich DIY Tools for Earrings, Bracelets, Christmas Ornaments and Resin Craft Making • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
74pcs Metal Stamping Kit, DkOvn Complete Jewelry Making Stamping Tools with 1/8" (3mm) Font Uppercase & Lowercase Letter and Number Punch, Metal Stamping Jig, Hammer and Steel Bench Block(74pcs 3mm) • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
shynek Jewelry Making Kits for Adults, Jewelry Making Supplies Kit with Jewelry Making Tools, Earring Charms, Jewelry Wires, Jewelry Findings and Helping Hands for Jewelry Making and Repair • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
ARTDOT 7 Cases Assorted Letter Beads for Friendship Bracelets Making Kit, 9800 Pieces Pre-Sorted Jewelry Making Supplies Alphabet Beads with Organizer Crafts Gifts • Amazon Business $31.98 1 $31.98
cridoz Lanyard String, Boondoggle String Kit with 20 Rolls Plastic Lacing Cord and 50Pcs Keychain Lanyard Accessories, Gimp String Lanyard Weaving Kit for Keychain Crafts, Bracelet and Lanyards • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Sofier Charm Bracelet Making Kit for Girls Jewelry Box Jewelry Making Kit Gifts for Girls 4-12 DIY Craft Toys Birthday Christmas • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Juvale 50 Yards Each Lanyard String, Gimp String in 10 Assorted Colors for Bracelets, Anklets, Necklaces, Boondoggle Keychains, Plastic Lacing Cord for Arts and Crafts (10 Spools) Rainbow • Amazon Business $23.49 1 $23.49
Redtwo 18000 Pcs Clay Beads Bracelet Making Kit, 4 Boxes 64 Colors Flat Polymer Heishi Jewelry with Gift Pack, Friendship Bracelet for Girls Ages 8-12 • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Juvale 50 Yards Each Lanyard String, Gimp String in 10 Assorted Neon Colors for Bracelets, Anklets, Necklaces, Boondoggle Keychains, Plastic Lacing Cord for Arts and Crafts (10 Spools) • Amazon Business $21.49 1 $21.49
Natonhi 239Pcs Heat Shrink Plastic Sheets Keychain Kit, Including 40 Shrinky Art Paper,6 Traceable Picture, Hole Punch, Pencils, Keychains Accessories for Kids Shrinky Dinks Creative Craft Marking • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Make it Real - Juicy Couture Pink and Precious Bracelets - DIY Charm Bracelet Kit with Beads for Tween Jewelry Making - Jewelry Making Kit for Girls • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
PRULDE Heat Gun, Dual Temperature Settings 752℉-1112℉Hot Air Gun Kit with 4 Nozzles for Crafts, Shrink Wrapping/Tubing, Paint Removing (HG0080) • Amazon Business $19.47 1 $19.47
DAFENCHI Bead Spinner Bowl with 5 Beading Needles, Spin Beading Bowl for Jewelry Making, Waist Bead Spinner with Seed Bead Kit, Stringing Bead Loader Holder • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
40 Colors 10 Feet Paracord Cord Multifunction Paracord Ropes 550lb Survival Paracord Random Combo Crafting Kit, for Making Lanyard, Bracelet, Dog Collar, Idea for Gift • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
MONOBIN Paracord Combo Kits - 550 Type III Parachute Cord - Bracelet Crafting Kits, Survival Rope Making lanyards,Dog Collar,Bracelet • Amazon Business $17.09 1 $17.09
200 Pack Assorted Clear Colorful 3/8" Curve Contoured Side Release Buckle for Parachute 550 Paracord Bracelet Pets Collar Strap Webbing Sewing Accessories FLC003 • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
MONOBIN Paracord Combo Kits - 550 Type III Parachute Cord - Bracelet Crafting Kits, Survival Rope Making lanyards,Dog Collar,Bracelet • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
1000PCS Polymer Clay Beads Bracelet Making kit, 24 Style Cute Fun Beads Animal Beads Charms for Jewelry Necklace Earring Making DIY Accessories for Women Girls • Amazon Business $15.29 1 $15.29
1000PCS Polymer Clay Beads Bracelet Making kit, 24 Style Cute Fun Beads Fruit Beads Charms for Jewelry Necklace Earring Making DIY Accessories for Women Girls • Amazon Business $15.29 1 $15.29
1000PCS Polymer Clay Beads Bracelet Making kit, 24 Style Cute Fun Beads Flower Animal Rainbow Eye Charms for Jewelry Necklace Earring Making DIY Accessories for Women Girls • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
18 Gauge Aluminum Craft Wire Jewelry Making, 328 FT Metal Wire Armature Bendable Wire for Bonsai Trees, Sculpting, DIY Crafts Beading Floral (Silver, 1 mm Thickness) • Amazon Business $13.88 1 $13.88
Gionlion Clay Beads Bracelet Making Kit, Pack 2 Boxes Preppy Clay Beads Letter Beads Spacer Beads and Charms Kit for Friendship Jewelry Making, Arts and Crafts Gifts for Girls Ages 8-12 • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Paracord!: How to Make the Best Bracelets, Lanyards, Key Chains, Buckles, and More • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
Swivel Clasp Hooks, Anezus 80Pcs Key Chain Clip Hooks, D Ring Clip Lanyard Hardware for Keychain Making, Lanyard Making, Purse Hardware, DIY Craft (1” Inside Width) • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
LEOBRO 160PCS Lobster Claw Clasp with Key Rings, 80PCS Keychain Clips and 80PCS Key Chain Rings, Keychain Rings for Crafts, Key Chains Lobster Claw Clasp for Jewelry • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Multicolor Hard Plastic Clips Plastic Lobster Claw Clasps and Open Jump Rings, Cute Lanyard Snap Hooks for Key Chain Ring Chain Clasp DIY Handmade Crafts(200 Pieces) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Cridoz 6 Pack Lanyard String Kit, Plastic Lacing Cord Gimp String Lanyard Weaving Kit for Boondoggle, Bracelets, Keychains, Crafts (Glitter) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Csyidio 165 PCS Shrink Dink Keychain Kit Includes 20 PCS Shrink Paper Sheets and 145 PCS Metal Accessories, Shrink Papers for Kids Creative Craft School Projects and Christmas Ornaments • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Enjoymade Glass Beads for Jewelry Making Lovely Cute Bracelet Necklace Jewelry Making Kit, DIY Bulk Acrylic Gradient Bubble Bead Jewelry, Birthday Gift • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Lanyard String Kit, Cridoz 6Pack Plastic Lacing Cord Gimp String Lanyard Weaving Kit for Bracelets, Keychains, Crafts • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
30 Pack Assorted Colors 5/8" Side Release Buckle Plastic Contoured Curved for Parachute 550 Cord Paracord Bracelet Outdoor Pets Strap Webbing Bag Backpack Sewing Accessories • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
100 Pcs Lanyard Snap Hooks and Key Rings with Chain and Jump Rings for Keychain Lanyard DIY Jewelry Crafts Accessories(50 Pcs Swivel Snap Hooks +50 Pcs Flat Keychain Rings with Jump Rings) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
50pcs Bracelet Making Cord, Lystaii Multi Color Leather Plaited Bracelet Cords Ropes Charms with Lobster Claw Clasp for Bracelets Jewelry Making DIY Handicrafts 9.25inch Braided Ropes for Wrist • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
Dowsabel Bracelet Making Kit, Beads for Bracelets Making Pony Beads Polymer Clay Beads Smile Face Beads Letter Beads for Jewelry Making, DIY Arts and Crafts Gifts Toys for Girls Age 6-12 • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Plastic Lace Crafts for Beginners: Groovy Gimp, Super Scoubidou, and Beast Boondoggle (Design Originals) Master the Essential Techniques of Lacing 4-Strand & 6-Strand Key Chains, Bracelets, & More • Amazon Business $7.65 1 $7.65
Creammuffin S Clips Connectors Rubber Connectors Refills for Loom Rubber Band for DIY Bracelet Making Refill Kit (1000 pcs, Clean) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
1mm Black Elastic Cord Beading Thread Stretch String for Bracelet Making • Amazon Business $5.89 1 $5.89

Materials cost

$798.07

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$840.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.24

Total project goal

$988.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $988.28

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 $988.28

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