Help me give my students fine motor materials for play and creativity! We need stamp pads to use with shape/number/letter stamps, construction paper to snip, cut and tear, durable games to learn through play, and adaptive materials to scaffold activities.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Thorman's classroom raised $190
This project is fully funded
My Project
Working with preschool students is a joy! As an occupational therapist, coming up with novel activities to keep them interested can be challenging, so I try to keep a toy rotation and to introduce fun fine motor activities at the “just right” level. I am constantly scaffolding approaches to meet my students’ needs, so basic supplies and some modified tools are essential. It’s also helpful to have activities/games that work on different levels - matching, number/letter recognition and visual-motor, fine motor and bilateral skills.
I work in a large, urban district with high-needs student and very limited supplies.
The children are excited to engage in play and creative projects, especially when they see them on display and take them home. I work closely with teachers to reinforce academic concepts and being able to supply materials for my kids places less stress on teachers’ limited classroom resources!
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
Ready2Learn Jumbo Circular Washable Stamp Pad 6 Inch 10 Colors (CE-6615)
• Staples
$46.02
1
$46.02
PETA Mini Easi-Grip Scissors, Stainless Steel Blade, Maroon/Red - Grades K-8 - Kids
• School Specialty
$11.54
3
$34.62
Coogam Wooden Magnetic Fishing Game, Fine Motor Skill Toy ABC Alphabet Color Sorting Puzzle, Montessori Letters Cognition Preschool Gift for Years Old Kid Early Learning with 2 Pole
• Amazon Business
$24.98
1
$24.98
Color & Shapes Matching Egg Toy - Shape Sorting & Color Recognition Learning Toy for Toddlers - Preschool Game - Montessori Education - Easter Eggs
• Amazon Business
$10.99
1
$10.99
Prang Smart Stack 9 x 12 Construction Paper Assorted Colors 300 Sheets/Pack (P6525-0001)
• Staples
$8.96
1
$8.96
Materials cost
$125.57
Vendor shipping charges
$3.46
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$1.88
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$160.91
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$28.40
Total project goal
$189.31
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$189.31
3 Donors
-$92.44
Donations toward project cost
-$82.32
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$10.12
match offer
-$92.46
Match offer toward project cost
-$78.59
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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