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Teacher Ledwell from Detroit, MI is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Innovative Learners!

My students need a Cricut Explore Air cutting machine and accessories to help them to be more innovative and empower them to create exciting projects.

  • $599 goal

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My Students

I have once heard that “Creativity is thinking up new things. Innovation is doing new things." Being able to have ideas and actually create them is very rewarding. In school we want our students to be motivated about learning and we know that technology helps, but what about my hands-on learners?

I teach 3rd-5th grade hearing impaired students in a low poverty area in Michigan.

I have some of the most creative students. They talk about a lot of things they want to do and try their best with the supplies we have. My goal for them is to teach them how to make their ideas come to life! Some of the lessons I do need to be extended so that every student is pushed to their fullest potential! So when they are making a card or a letter they will be motivated even more to do their best work because they can make things in a more fun and exciting way.

My Project

The materials being requested will be used to integrate the arts into the classroom. Our school is an A+ school where we integrate the Arts in every way that we can. We believe that using such materials in the classroom provides students with the opportunity to use their imagination and grow. The Cricut Explore and accessories will allow my students to create posters, lap-books, cards, and projects for class and proudly display their artwork.

When we engage in what we are naturally suited to do, our work takes on the quality of play and it is play that stimulates creativity.

By donating the tools necessary you will be helping my students become more innovative and utilize the arts effectively. My students will be able to create anything that their imagination will allow them to all thanks to you!

Teacher Ledwell Davison Elementary Middle School Grades 3-5

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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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

10 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cricut Explore Air Wireless Electronic Cutting Machine Bundle • Amazon Business $332.57 1 $332.57
12 x 12 inch - 30 Sheets of Assorted Glossy Colors of Permanent Adhesive-Backed Vinyl for Craft Cutters, Punches and Vinyl Sign Cutters - Vinyl Ease V0101 • Amazon Business $25.59 2 $51.18
Cricut Cutting Mat, 12 by 12-Inch, variety 3 pack • Amazon Business $25.01 1 $25.01
Cricut Cartridge Fontastic Fonts • Amazon Business $23.17 1 $23.17
Cricut Project Creative Cards Cartridge • Amazon Business $19.79 1 $19.79
Cricut Printable Sticker Paper for Scrapbooking • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Cricut Explore Variety Pen Set, Black • Amazon Business $9.74 1 $9.74

Materials cost

$471.45

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$508.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.74

Total project goal

$598.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $598.26

2 Donors

-$598.26

Donations toward project cost

-$508.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$89.74

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 $0.00

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