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Ms. Chambers from Las Cruces, NM is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Enhancing Skills: Communication - Fine Motor - Sensory!

Help me give my students hands-on resources to promote communication development and fine motor skills!

  • $266 goal

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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 students are hands-on learners and actively engage in activities that support total sensory input. These materials will assist students in developing communication skills, improving fine motor abilities, and exploring sensory feed-back input. The weighted dinosaur will assist students who benefit from “heavy” work which builds muscle strength and enhances focusing skills. The sensory octopus provides tons of tactile input while encouraging positive social emotional growth. Vocabulary activities addressing adjectives through describing tasks will entice students to not only participate but expand their vocabulary knowledge base. Lacing objects assist with improving fine motor skills, following directions, counting, etc.. Tangrams are a WONDERFUL teaching tool! Mathematics galore! Literally countless learning objectives can be addressed through the utilization of these manipulatives (i.e., geometric shapes, patterns, counting, sorting, etc.). The Story of Tangrams will be utilized with these interactive manipulatives to encourage maximum educational growth. The “Brainometry” game is an excellent STEM resource promoting comprehension of logic and cognitive thinking skill. The stacking manipulative will be used to address both language, math, and fine motor skills. The remaining item, wooden alphabet train, will be used to promote literacy skills, alphabet knowledge, counting, letter sound recognition, etc.. The train is reversible. Therefore, students can arrange the train cars in alphabetical order or by picture corresponding to the beginning sound. These materials are interactive and will promote academic skills. I’m excited to implement lessons I have already established for these resources. Thank you for taking the time to read this projects purpose.

Mrs. Chambers

Ms. Chambers East Picacho Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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Las Cruces, NM View local requests

Nearly all 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

55 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Brease Weighted Stuffed Animal - Green Dinosaur 25", 5 lbs | Weighted Plush for Sensory Needs, Austism & Anxiety | Comfort & Relaxation for Both Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $55.80 1 $55.80
MEAVIA Sensory Octopus Plush Toy, Fidget Plush for Special Needs and Sensory Fun, FEELix Collection • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Syhood 24 Pieces Tangrams Puzzles for Students Party Favors Wooden Tangram Pattern Blocks Brain Logic Blocks for Manipulatives Games Educational Gifts and Party Favors(Bright) • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Wondertoys Wooden Alphabet Train Toy 27 PCS Wooden Magnetic Alphabet ABC Train Set Wooden Letter Trains for Toddlers, Compatible with Train Set Tracks Wooden Double-sided Train Toy Include Storage Bag • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Lacing Toy for Toddlers, Fine Motor Skill Toys for 3 Year Old, Educational Learning Montessori Activity for Baby Kids, Car Plane Travel Games, Wooden Threading Toys 1 Apple,1 Watermelon, 1 Cheese. • Amazon Business $15.85 1 $15.85
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Brainometry - 34 Pieces, Ages 5+ STEM Toys for Kids, Brain Teaser Toys and Games, Kindergarten Games • Amazon Business $11.19 1 $11.19
LovesTown 209 PCS Wooden Pattern Blocks, Geometric Shapes Blocks Pattern Blocks with Cards Tangram Puzzles for Kids Educational Tangram Toys • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
SUPPAS ONOW Wooden Animals Stacking Toys,Wooden Lacing Beads Preschool Toy,Wooden Blocks Stacking Toys for Toddlers 1-3, Wooden Rainbow Stacking Toy Montessori Toys for 2 Year Old Toys for Boys Gifts • Amazon Business $8.89 1 $8.89

Materials cost

$192.68

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$225.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.81

Total project goal

$265.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $265.38

1 Donor

-$132.69

Donations toward project cost

-$112.79

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.90

match offer

-$132.68

Match offer toward project cost

-$112.78

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.90

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