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Mrs. Fidel from Long Beach, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ready, Set, Create!

My students need to be able to create and engineer by combining software designing technology and making their projects come to life using the Cricut Die Cutting machine. The application and possibilities are endless.

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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 Students

As a teacher in an impoverished area my students need 21st century education supplies to be creative, innovative and have fun. My goal is to get students to incorporate technology and creativity to design and make three de mentionable figures and dioramas.

My goal is to have a room full of students who can use the engineering design process, Ask-Plan-Create-Improve to expand their learning.

Using a Cricut die cutter will allow my students to plan and design using computer software and then make their creations come to life.

My Project

My at-risk Title one students will be about to apply the Engineering Design Process with the use of our classroom Cricut machine. The will be able to IMAGINE what they want to make, PLAN, then DESIGN on the computer software, CREATE in real life, see what they can IMPROVE on, and ASK what they could do next.

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Art all in one amazing classroom device.

Having a Cricut Die Cutter in the classroom will be a game changer. Using technology to make your imagination come to life-the possibilities are ENDLESS. Students will be able to create 3-D models using the Cricut and the Cricut accessories to help with understanding volume, area, and perimeter. They can create engineering and design challenges, make models for science and even use their designs to embellish projects and reports. They will be able to use the Elmer's Glue dots and the hot glue gun to keep their engineering creations together. All using the Cricut design space software.

The Pacon card stock and PrimeCut vinyl will allow my students to make what is in their heads come to life! With the glue dots and hot glue gun we will have the ability to create 3-D modes that hold together and stay that way.

Giving my at-risk students the tools to utilize 21st century technologies in today’s classroom is an imeasureable gift.

Mrs. Fidel Colin Powell Academy for Success Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

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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Long Beach, CA 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

35 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Maker Essentials bundle • Amazon Business $421.48 1 $421.48
3 Cricut 12x12 Lightgrip Adhesive Cutting Mat Light Grip • Amazon Business $39.95 1 $39.95
Permanent Adhesive Backed Vinyl 65 SHEETS - PrimeCuts USA - 65 SHEETS 12" x 12" - 65 Assorted Color Sheets for Cricut, Silhouette Cameo, and Other Craft Cutters • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Pacon Card Stock, 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches, Colorful Assortment, 250 Sheets (101199) • Amazon Business $18.98 1 $18.98
Hot Glue Gun with Small Nozzle Tip and Glittery Glue Sticks Rapid Heating Technology Glue Gun Kit for Home & Office DIY Craft Projects and Repairs (20Watt White) • Amazon Business $18.96 1 $18.96
Neenah Creative Collection Classics Specialty Cardstock Starter Kit, 8.5 X 11 Inches, 72 Count (46407-01) • Amazon Business $8.49 2 $16.98
Hot Glue Gun, Atmoko Mini Glue Gun Kit with 50pcs Glue Sticks, High Temperature Melting Glue Gun for DIY Small Projects, Arts and Crafts, Home Quick Repairs,Artistic Creation(20 Watts, Blue) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Cricut Decorative Window Cling, White • Amazon Business $8.60 1 $8.60
Elmer's Craft Bond Less Mess All-Temp Mini Glue Sticks, 4"x0.27", 80 Count (E6056) • Amazon Business $7.34 1 $7.34
Ad-Tech Permanent Crafter's Tape, 0.31 by 315-Inch, 4 Per Package • Amazon Business $6.60 1 $6.60

Materials cost

$572.87

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$52.42

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$663.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$117.16

Total project goal

$781.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$781.04

3 Donors

-$390.52

Donations toward project cost

-$331.94

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.58

match offer

-$390.52

Match offer toward project cost

-$331.94

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.58

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$0.00

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