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Mx. Jackson from Chicago, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fine Motor Skills Are The Gateway To Success

Help me give my students the tools they need to begin their fine motor skills education.

FULLY FUNDED! Mx. Jackson's classroom raised $377

This project is fully funded

My Project

Fine Motor Skills improves writing as well as functional skills, such as writing their name, tying their shoes, and zipping or even snapping their pant together. As well as their shirts , jackets and coats. It helps to build strength and their hands. so having manipulatives such as the shoes or pencil grippers , storage bins to teach functional skills and organization.

Providing them with theses supplies builds independence.

Independence is key to their success , they need it for life skills as they grow as scholars. This project will definitely advance my students Fine Motor Skills.

Mx. Jackson Herzl Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Chicago, IL 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

13 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
IRIS USA 53 Qt. Plastic Storage Bin Tote Organizing Container with Durable Lid and Secure Latching Buckles, Stackable and Nestable, 6 Pack, clear with Black Buckle • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
Aizweb Montessori Toys for 3 Year Old - Wooden Burger Stacking Toys for Toddlers and Kids Preschool, Educational Toys, Fine Motor Skill Toy, Blocks for Toddlers, Learning Toys Gift • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
HONGDDY Busy Board, 20 in 1 Montessori Toys for Toddler, Sensory Board with Extra DIY Page for Learning Fine Motor Skills and Travel, Preschool Educational Learning Toys Gift for Boys Girls • Amazon Business $17.63 2 $35.26
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wood Lacing Sneaker - Learn to Tie a Shoe Educational Toy - Shoe Tying Practice For Kids, Developmental Toys For Preschoolers And Toddlers • Amazon Business $11.49 3 $34.47
Aizweb 240pcs C-Clips Hooks Plastic Chain Links - Counting & Linking Activity Kit, Sensory Toys for Toddlers, Develops Kid's Fine Motor and Color Recognition & Sorting Skills,Educational Learning Toys • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
YIISUN Busy Board Early Learning Basic Life Skills Learn to Dress Boards-Button,Zip,Lace,Buckle,Tie,Snap 6 Pcs/Set • Amazon Business $19.80 1 $19.80
Special Supplies Therapy Putty for Kids and Adults - Resistive Hand Exercise Stress Relief Therapy Putty Kit, Set of 4 Strengths, Three Ounces of Each Putty • Amazon Business $18.90 1 $18.90
Learning Resources Noodle Knockout! Fine Motor Game,Fine Motor Skills Toys, 67 Pieces, Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
HILELIFE Pencil Grips - 6 Pack Pencil Grips for Kids Handwriting, Ergonomic Writing Training Aid Correction Silicon Gel Pencil Grip for Children Preschoolers • Amazon Business $4.59 1 $4.59

Materials cost

$285.57

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$319.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.44

Total project goal

$376.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$376.29

2 Donors

-$338.66

Donations toward project cost

-$319.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.81

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$37.63

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$0.00

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