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Mrs. Iwersen from Portland, OR is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fun Fine Motor for the Future of Handwriting

Help me give my students materials to engage and increase their fine motor skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Iwersen's classroom raised $280

This project is fully funded

My Project

I have a high number of second graders who need support with their fine motor skills. Their handwriting is greatly impacted, making writing time even more difficult. While they might have plenty of ideas to write about, they are slowed down by their ability to form letters or to put enough pressure on the paper with their pencil. I have enough students in my class that need this type of support that I have built time into our daily schedule.

Now I need the materials to make this time more benefitial for my students.

The activities and materials I have requested can by used for ten minutes or less a day by any student to help their fine motor skills.

Mrs. Iwersen Rosa Parks Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

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More than half 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

17 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
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 $16.13 2 $32.26
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Basic Skills Board - Wood - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $29.62 1 $29.62
Panda Brothers Montessori Screwdriver Board Set - Wooden Montessori Toys for 4 Year Old Kids and Toddlers, Sensory Bin, Fine Motor Skills, STEM Toys • Amazon Business $20.95 1 $20.95
Lakeshore Fine Motor Tweezer Tongs - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 2 $19.98
Devolamn Toddler Toys, Wooden Toys, Montessori Toys for 3 4 5, 35 in 1 Wooden Montessori Screwdriver Board Set, Learning Sensory Bin Toys Preschool Toys, Fine Motor Skills Toys (20CM) • Amazon Business $18.98 1 $18.98
Montessori Toys for 3 4 5 Year Old, Montessori Screwdriver Board, Kids Wooden Toys, Fine Motor Skills Toys, Sensory Preschool Learning Toys for Toddler Travel • Amazon Business $18.49 1 $18.49
edxeducation Counting Bears with Matching Bowls - Early Math Manipulatives - 68pc Set - 60 Bear Counters, 6 Bowls & 2 Game Spinners - Home Learning • Amazon Business $15.78 1 $15.78
B. toys – Pop Arty! 275 Pcs- Jewlery Making Kit- Creative Pop Snap Bead Set for Kids –DIY Craft Jewelry Making Kit –Necklaces, Rings, Bracelets – 4 Years + • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
4 in 1 Wooden Board Bead Game,Montessori Rainbow Puzzle Sorting Stacking Toy, Kids Learning Math Games,Great Gift for Girls and Boys • Amazon Business $14.86 1 $14.86
Montessori Learning Toys for Toddlers 1-3, Matching Letters Fine Motor Toy, Double-Sided 26 PCS ABC Dinosaur Alphabet Games for Kids Ages 3-5, Alphabet Learning Dinosaur Set for Kindergarten • Amazon Business $14.59 1 $14.59

Materials cost

$200.51

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.96

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$237.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.91

Total project goal

$279.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $279.39

2 Donors

-$240.48

Donations toward project cost

-$237.48

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$38.91

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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