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Ms. Figaro from Pagosa Springs, CO is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Beyond the Pen

Help me give my students grooved handwriting books to improve their writing skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Figaro's classroom raised $166

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Project

My second graders need to practice their handwriting skills.

Handwriting is known to stimulate the brain and strengthens the connections related to memory, language, and learning.

These books are reusable due to its' three-dimensional groove design. The paper is thick and strong for repeated use.

These books cover topics such as the alphabet, numbers, time, and vocabulary words.

The grooved lines make it less intimidating for my students to practice writing, which helps control their penmanship development.

We have a designated writing time on our schedule and these books are sure to engage with their colorful pictures and interesting stories.

Ms. Figaro Pagosa Peak Open School Grades PreK-2

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.

Pagosa Springs, CO View local requests

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

18 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
8 Pieces Magic Grooved Writing Practice Books Disappearing Ink Pens Reusable Groove Workbooks Tracing Handwriting Practice Without Tears for Kids Kindergarten Preschool Supplies,10.2 x 7.3inch • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
CozyBomB™ Double Sided Magnetic Letter Board - 2 in 1 Alphabet Magnets Tracing Board for Toddlers ABC Letters Uppercase & Lowercase Practicing Gifts for Boys Girls Birthdays Christmas Holidays • Amazon Business $20.98 1 $20.98
Reusable Grooved Handwriting Workbooks,Magic Copybook,Magic Writing Practice copy books, to help children improve their handwriting ink Practice Age 3-8 ​Calligraphy for kids(Animal edition) • Amazon Business $19.79 1 $19.79
Magic Ink Copybooks for Kids Reusable Handwriting Workbooks for Preschools Grooves Template Design and Handwriting Aid (6) • Amazon Business $18.90 1 $18.90
YAMMI Reusable Large Grooved Handwriting Practice Books for Kids, 10.3in×7.3in Magic Practice Copybook, Handwriting Practice Workbook, Copy Books for Preschool Kids Age 3-8 • Amazon Business $12.19 1 $12.19
Magic Grooved Practice Copybook,Handwriting Practice for Kids 5-7 8-10-Reusable Grooved Handwriting Workbooks,Letter Tracing Books for Kids Ages 3-5 & Up - Preschool Workbooks • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49

Materials cost

$109.34

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$140.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.88

Total project goal

$165.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$165.86

2 Donors

-$85.43

Donations toward project cost

-$72.62

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.81

Matching donations from our partners

-$80.42

Match offers toward project cost

-$68.36

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.06

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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$0.00

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