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Ms. Emily from Astoria, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Bright Futures: Fine Motor Fun for Students with Autism

Help me give my students fine motor toys and activities for children with autism.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Emily's classroom raised $188

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our therapy room is a vibrant, inclusive space where young learners with autism explore, grow, and thrive. Each child brings a unique perspective and set of strengths, and we work hard to support their development in every way possible. Many of our students face challenges with fine motor skills, which are essential for tasks like writing, cutting, buttoning, and more. With the right tools, they can build confidence and independence.

We are seeking support to provide a variety of fine motor toys and tools specifically designed to engage and support children with autism.

These include items like lacing beads, peg boards, pop tubes, therapy putty, and building blocks. These hands-on materials will help students strengthen their hand muscles, improve coordination, and develop the dexterity they need for everyday tasks.

Fine motor play is not only therapeutic—it’s fun! These toys will be used during structured therapy sessions and free play, giving students the opportunity to learn through joyful, meaningful experiences.

Ms. Emily PS255Q @ PS397 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.

Astoria, NY 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

120 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fill It Up! Fine Motor Jars • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Wallxin Number Matching Counting Games, Fine Motor Toys,Preschool Kindergarten Math Manipulatives Montessori Learning Teaching Tool Gifts for Toddler 1 2 3 Boys Girls • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Learning Resources Steggy The Fine Motor Dino, Fine Motor Toy, Ages 2+ • Amazon Business $13.25 1 $13.25
DINORUN Toddler Toys Montessori Toys for 1 2 3 Year Old Color Matching Fine Motor Toys for Toddlers 1-3 Sensory Toys Wooden Educational Toys for 1 Year Old • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Learning Resources Snap-n-learn Fruit Shapers,Fine Motor Toy for Toddlers, Ages 2+ • Amazon Business $12.69 1 $12.69
Toddler Fine Motor Skill Toy, Clamp Bee to Hive Matching Game, Montessori Wooden Bee Hive Toys, Wood Color Sorting Puzzle Early Learning Preschool Educational Gift for 2 3 4 Years Old Kids • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$124.90

Vendor shipping charges

$2.50

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$159.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.11

Total project goal

$187.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$187.38

1 Donor

-$79.64

Donations toward project cost

-$79.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$93.68

Match offer toward project cost

-$79.63

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.05

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$14.05

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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