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Ms. Oaks from Midvale UT is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fun in First With Fine Motor Skills

Help me give my students the art supplies they need to improve their fine motor skills and create works of art.

  • 4 donors
  • $251 still needed

expires Sep 03

  • 4 donors
  • $251 still needed
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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

One often overlooked part of first grade is developing fine motor skills. When kids have fine motor skills writing is more automatic. They can focus their brain power on what they're writing instead of how to write the letters.

A great way to build fine motor skills is by cutting, painting, using clay and coloring.

This helps their muscles and keeps them excited about what they're doing.

Please help me get a wide variety of fun and creative supplies that will keep my students engaged in their learning and give me a way to keep everything organized.

Ms. Oaks
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
IRIS USA 6 Quart Stackable Plastic Storage Bins with Lids, 10 Pack - BPA-Free, Made in USA - Discreet Organizing Solution, Latches, Durable Nestable Containers, Secure Pull Handle - Pearl • Amazon Business $29.69 2 $59.38
Crayola Washable Paint, Pint, Assorted Brilliant Colors, Set of 12 • School Specialty $53.99 1 $53.99
Plastic Art Trays,10 Pack Activity Plastic Crafts Tray,Medium Size,Multicolor Kids Organizer Tray Serving Tray for DIY Projects,Beads,Painting,Jewelry • Amazon Business $14.99 3 $44.97
Crayola Colors of The World Washable Paint, 8 Ounces, Assorted Skin Tone Colors, Set of 9 • School Specialty $27.74 1 $27.74
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 24 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Martian Green, 500 Sheets/Ream (21801) • Quill.com $26.09 1 $26.09
Elmer's School Glue Sticks, 0.24 oz., Purple, 30/Pack (2159542) • Quill.com $11.33 2 $22.66
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 24 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Fireball Fuchsia, 500 Sheets/Ream (22681/21688) • Quill.com $22.31 1 $22.31
Astrobrights 65 lb. Cardstock Paper, 8.5" x 11", Galaxy Gold, 250 Sheets/Pack (WAU22771) • Quill.com $21.59 1 $21.59
Lakeshore Learn the Alphabet! Dough Mats • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
Astrobrights Colored Paper 24 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Lift-Off Lemon 500 Sheets/Ream (21011) • Staples $16.17 1 $16.17
Astrobrights Colored Paper 24 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Lunar Blue 500 Sheets/Ream (22521/21528) • Staples $16.11 1 $16.11
Comfy Package [4.5 Inch - 200 Count] Wooden Multi-Purpose Popsicle Sticks for Crafts, ICES, Ice Cream, Wax, Waxing, Tongue Depressor Wood Sticks with Smooth Surface • Amazon Business $3.95 4 $15.80
24 Pack Blunt Tip Scissors - Classroom Buk Pack for Kids Crafts, Student DIY Art Projects, Teacher Supplies (3 Colors, 5 Inch) • Amazon Business $15.29 1 $15.29
Lakeshore Learn to Count! Dough Mats • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$374.08

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.77

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$419.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.02

Total project goal

$493.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $493.48

3 Donors

-$175.00

Donations toward project cost

-$163.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $250.84

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