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Mrs. Ruzicka from Bridgeport, CT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fine Motor Fanatics

Help me give my students fun activity centers to help them develop their fine motor skills.

  • $355 goal

This project expired on July 3, 2025.

This project expired on July 3, 2025.

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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

I am requesting materials that provide fine motor activities for my first-grade students. As you know, developing fine motor skills is crucial at this stage of their education, as it enhances their ability to perform tasks such as writing, cutting, and manipulating small objects. My students need engaging and age-appropriate activities that can help our students improve their hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and overall fine motor control. Activities such as magnetic fishing poles, using tweezers to pick up small items, and simple center activities would be greatly beneficial.

I believe that incorporating these activities into our daily routine will not only support our students' academic growth but also boost their confidence and independence.

These materials for fine motor activities would be invaluable to us. I appreciate your time and consideration in helping to create a supportive and enriching learning environment for our young learners.

Mrs. Ruzicka Cesar A Batalla School Grades PreK-2

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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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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

24 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Fishing for Sight-Words - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $85.00 1 $85.00
Lakeshore Scoop-A-Bug Sorting Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Letter Crayons Word Building Center - Phonics Games for Beginning Readers, Reading Manipulatives • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Gumball Grab Pre-Writing Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Find the Letter Activity Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Lakeshore Tweezer Tongs Color Sorting Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Lakeshore Squeeze, Scoop & Count Ice Cream Shop • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$254.94

Vendor shipping charges

$12.75

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$301.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$53.21

Total project goal

$354.72

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