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Ms. Windle from Cary, NC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fine Motor Support Now, Better Handwriting Later!

Help me give my students the fine motor tools needed to make handwriting and cutting easier!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Windle's classroom raised $352

This project is fully funded

My Project

Some students in my classroom are struggling with handwriting and cutting. I'm hoping to help them strengthen their fine motor skills and provide them with extra tools that help make drawing, handwriting, and cutting a little more manageable for them. I know this will build their confidence in our room too!

Strengthening their fine motor skills and providing tools that help them practice proper pencil grip will greatly impact their writing in future grade levels.

I know technology is big in our world now, but I still believe it's important for students to learn proper pencil/ scissor grip, pencil strength, and letter formation.Please consider helping me provide this extra support.

Ms. Windle Northwoods Elementary School Grades PreK-2 Cary, NC View local requests

More than a third 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

16 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Alphabet Lacing Cards, 52 Pieces - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $49.19 1 $49.19
Crayola Young Kids Palm-Grasp Crayon Set - Pkg of 6 • Blick Art Materials $12.75 2 $25.50
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 $21.99 1 $21.99
Pajean 20 Pieces Adjustable Pencil Weights Kit Handwriting Aid Metal Pencil Weights, Weighted Pencil Weights for Handwriting Autism Learning Materials (Red, Orange, Teal, Blue) • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Learning Resources Noodle Knockout Fine Motor Game, Assorted Colors (LER 5549) • Quill.com $19.05 1 $19.05
LEGILINER- 3/4" Dashed Handwriting line, Rolling, self-Inking Stamp. Handwriting Practice Tool for Teachers/OT’s/Homeschool/Special Ed. Pre-K/Kindergarten/1st Grade Size. • Amazon Business $16.96 1 $16.96
Letters Learning Matching Game | Fine Motor Skills Toy Set for Toddlers | 26 Alphabet Learning Toys with 52 pcs Nuts and Bolts Sorting & Stacking Toys, ABC learning Educational Montessori Toy for Kids • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
hand2mind Learn My Letters Fine Motor Clips (95380) • Quill.com $16.46 1 $16.46
Easy-Squeeze Scissors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.99 5 $14.95
Pencil Grips for Kids Handwriting, Handwriting Without Tears, Preschool Pencil Grip, Pencil Grip for Toddlers 3-5, Pencil Grippers for Kids Handwriting, Grotto Pencil Grip, 6PCS Write Right Stylus • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Special Supplies Egg Pen-Pencil Grips for Kids and Adults Colorful, Cushioned Holders for Handwriting, Drawing, Coloring - Ergonomic Right or Left-Handed Use - Reusable (6-Pack) • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Mr. Pen Owl Pencil Grips, 6 pcs, Silicone Gel, Cute, Fits Pencils, Pens, Crayons • Amazon Business $7.84 1 $7.84

Materials cost

$231.36

Vendor shipping charges

$15.62

Sales tax

$18.05

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$298.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.68

Total project goal

$351.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$351.18

2 Donors

-$351.06

Donations toward project cost

-$298.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.56

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.12

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$0.00

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