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Ms. Pena from Newark, NJ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fine Motor Magic

Help me give my students some bubble wands, chalk, bouncy balls, and pinwheels to use for fine motor development over the summer.

  • $218 goal

This project expired on August 31, 2025.

This project expired on August 31, 2025.

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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

I love that our kids are excited about summer and enjoying time with their families. These age-appropriate tools will be used to enhance our students' fine motor development over these summer months. They will use the balls to bounce and catch with their siblings and families. They will have fun blowing and catching bubbles. We will encourage the families to use the chalk together to make fun drawing and practice letters, shapes, and colors. They will practice making wind with their pinwheels. We plan to fill their summer buckets with these toys, and I am excited that they will have this time to play and be carefree. I know this summer enrichment kit will bring them joy.

Ms. Pena First Avenue Elementary 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.

Newark, NJ 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

15 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Maxx Bubbles 24 Pack 14.6" Big Bubble Wands for Summer Toy, Outdoor/Indoor Activity Use, Party Favor Supplies for Kids, 2 Dozen • Amazon Business $17.49 2 $34.98
Crayola Multi-Colored Chalk - Assorted, Set of 12 • Blick Art Materials $0.70 45 $31.50
Irrmshr 25 Pcs Jumbo Super Bouncy Balls,Bright Colors Bouncy Balls,45mm Rubber High Bouncy Balls for Boys Girls Birthday Party Favors Prizes and Pet Toy • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
50 Pieces Galaxy Bouncy Balls Bulk 32 mm Space Theme Bouncy Balls Rubber Bouncing Balls Anxiety Fidget Sensory Balls for Party Favors, Gift Bag Filling, Birthday Party Supplies • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Trend Enterprises Inc. - Stinky Stickers Sweet Shapes 456/pk Acid-free Super Saver Pk • Teachers' School Supply $15.99 1 $15.99
Irrmshr 18 Pcs Bouncy Balls for Kids,45 mm Jumbo Super Bouncy Balls,Rubber High Bouncing Balls in Bright Assorted Multi Colors for Boys Girls Birthday Party Favors Carnival Prizes • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
PROLOSO 50PCS Metallic Pinwheels for Kids Party Favors DIY Lawn Windmill Set Colorful Pinwheels for Yard and Garden • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95

Materials cost

$141.39

Vendor shipping charges

$11.71

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$185.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.69

Total project goal

$217.91

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