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

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Busy Fingers, Bright Futures

Help me give my students engaging activities to strengthen their fine more skills

  • $213 goal

This project expired on September 4, 2025.

This project expired on September 4, 2025.

My Project

I love that my students see the world in such a unique and beautiful way. Each one brings their own personality, perspective, and strengths into the classroom. They are creative, curious, and full of potential. Because my students are autistic, they learn best through hands-on experiences, repetition, and sensory-rich activities. That’s why I’m always looking for resources that meet their needs and help them build independence and confidence.

Fine motor tools give my students the power to grow.

With the right games and activities, they can strengthen their hand muscles, improve coordination, and develop important life skills—like using utensils, zipping a jacket, or writing their name. These tools also help with focus and communication, which makes learning more enjoyable and less frustrating. My goal is to create a classroom that is both fun and functional, where every student feels successful. These materials will make a real difference in helping my students reach their full potential.

Ms. Caporale PS 596X 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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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

6 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Peg Number Boards • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Nuts About Sorting! • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Tweezer Tongs Color Sorting Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
NEOROD Rainbow Counting Bears with Matching Sorting Cups, Number Color Recognition STEM Educational Toddler Preschool Math Manipulatives Toy Set of 90, 2 Tweezers, 2 Dices, 12 Cards, Container • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Jumbo Nuts and Bolts for Toddlers - 40 Pc Screw Toys for Ages 1-3 - Occupational Therapy Toys with Storage Tote and Book - Shape Sorter Fine Motor Manipulatives • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
70 Pcs Montessori Lacing Threading Toy - Geometric Shaped Large Beads for Kids Crafts, Preschool Activities and Daycare Toys - Autism Learning Materials and Fine Motor Skills Toys for 3 4 5 6 Year Old • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$143.44

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.75

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$180.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.82

Total project goal

$212.16

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