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Ms. Todaro from Racine WI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Clay Fine Motor Play

Help me give my students a variety of low mess Art Sculpture materials to engage in sensory play and develop fine motor skills.

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Ms. Todaro loves her students and wants to provide them with the best possible learning experience. She believes that art is an important part of a child's development, and she is passionate about creating a fun and engaging learning environment for her students.

Play Doh and Model Magic are great resources for art students in 4K-2nd grade.

These materials are soft and easy to mold, making them ideal for young hands. They also come in a variety of colors and textures, which allows students to explore their creativity and create unique works of art.

Here are some specific ways that these resources can help Ms. Todaro's students learn:

Play Doh:

Fine motor skills: Play Doh can help students develop their fine motor skills by strengthening their fingers and hands.

Creativity: Play Doh allows students to explore their creativity and create unique works of art.

Imagination: Play Doh can help students develop their imagination by allowing them to create their own worlds and characters.

Model Magic:

3D art: Model Magic is a great material for creating 3D art projects. Students can use it to make sculptures, animals, and other objects.

Texture: Model Magic has a variety of textures, which allows students to explore different tactile sensations.

Painting: Model Magic can be painted, which allows students to add color and detail to their creations.

Overall, Play Doh and Model Magic are great resources for art students in 4K-2nd grade. They are soft, easy to mold, and come in a variety of colors and textures, which makes them ideal for young hands and minds. They also help students develop their fine motor skills, creativity, and imagination.

Ms. Todaro
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Model Magic Clay 75 1-oz. Packs Assorted Colors (23-6002) • Staples $36.19 6 $217.14
Crayola© Dough Classpacks© - 48 Dough Tubs - Each 3-oz. • Nasco $50.00 1 $50.00
JOIKIT 20 Pack 10.8 x 8.3 Inch Multicolor Plastic Art Trays, Art and Crafts Organizer Tray, Activity Organizer Serving Tray for Beads, Painting, Blocks, DIY Project • Amazon Business $23.64 2 $47.28
Play-Doh Bulk Handout 42 Pack of 1-Ounce Modeling Compound, Party Favors, Ages 2 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $13.05 3 $39.15
Kinetic Sand, Mermaid Palace Playset, Over 2lbs of Shimmer Play Sand (Neon Purple, Shimmer Teal, and Beach Sand), Reusable Folding Sandbox and Tools, Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $36.55 1 $36.55
Fashionclubs 6pcs/Set Plastic Clay and Dough Playing Tools Set for Children Ages 3 and Up • Amazon Business $7.99 4 $31.96
Crayola Llc - 2lb Resealable Bucket Model Magic Modeling Compound • Teachers' School Supply $29.51 1 $29.51
Cedilis 30 Pack Plastic Clay Tools, Assorted Colors Crafts Modeling Tools, Ceramic Pottery Tool Kit for Shaping and Sculpting, 10 Kinds • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
Play-Doh Ultimate Fun Factory, Great First Play-Doh Set Multipack Set for Kids 3 Years and Up, 47 Tools, 12 Non-Toxic Colors (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $22.10 1 $22.10
KASEMI Pipe Cleaners,1000 pcs and 20 Assorted Colors 12 inch Chenille Stems for DIY Art Creative Crafts Decorations • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Play-Doh Fun Tub Playset, Starter Set for Kids with Storage, 18 Tools, 5 Non-Toxic Colors, Preschool Toys, Ages 3+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.04 1 $16.04
Kinetic Sand, Slice N’ Surprise Set with 13.5oz of Black, Pink and Blue Play Sand and 7 Tools, Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Play-Doh Shapes and Colors Preschool Toy for Kids 2 Years and Up with 5 Activity Playmats, 15 Tools, and 10 Modeling Compound Colors, Non-Toxic (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $11.91 1 $11.91
Kinetic Sand, Rainbow Mix Set with 3 Colors of Kinetic Sand (13.5oz) and 6 Tools, Play Sand Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
12PCS Color Plastic Cookie Cutters Heart Star Triangle for Vegetable Fruit Cutters • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
25 PCS Cookie Cutter Set Multi-size Sandwich Fondant Cake Fruit Vegetable Shapes Cutter Set • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Handstand Kitchen Cookie Cutter Set - Rainbows and Unicorns, Pkg of 2 • Blick Art Materials $5.87 1 $5.87
Handstand Kitchen Cookie Cutter Set - Dinosaur, Pkg of 2 • Blick Art Materials $5.87 1 $5.87

Materials cost

$606.31

Vendor shipping charges

$18.20

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$663.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$117.11

Total project goal

$780.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$780.71

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$780.71

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