I have a wonderful class of 18 students. Many of the students enter our class as first time students. They are curious and love to come to school daily. However, due to use of iPads, many of our students are deficient in the area of fine motor skills. They have poor motor control.
The use of specialized crayons and clay can help them immensely!
Through using these items during the school day our children will gain the hand and finger dexterity to be able to write strongly in Kindergarten and older grades.
These materials also help our neurodivergent students with their sensory needs. The different textures will keep many children calm while working on their much needed gross and fine motor skills. Kinesthetic sand, clay and Theraputty have multiple uses in our classroom. As many parents give children an iPad so young many children are missing these must needed skills in order to be successful in the classroom.
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
Crayola Anti-Roll Triangular Crayon Classpack, 16-Assorted Colors, Set of 256
• School Specialty
$56.99
1
$56.99
Sensory Sand Bulk Size 8 Pound Multicolor with Blue Orange Green and Yellow Sensory Play Sand in Container
• Amazon Business
$25.95
2
$51.90
Marspark 30 Pieces Short Triangular Fat Pencils Bulk Back to School Wooden Triangular Jumbo Pencils for Preschoolers, Kids, Toddlers & Beginners with Pencil Sharpener and 2 Erasers(Vivid Colors)
• Amazon Business
$13.79
3
$41.37
CALPALMY Air Dry Clay (8.5oz), Bulk 24-Pack Colors Moldable Foam Clay, Airdry Soft Clay for Kids Gifts Partty and School Project Supplies, Perfect for Crafts Cosplay Sculpting and Artistic Projects
• Amazon Business
$9.99
3
$29.97
Tactile Sandpaper Numerals 0-20 for Grades K-1, Set of 21 (DD-211211)
• Quill.com
$24.04
1
$24.04
Special Supplies Therapy Putty for Kids and Adults - Resistive Hand Exercise Stress Relief Therapy Putty Kit, Set of 6 Strengths, 3 Ounces of Each Putty
• Amazon Business
$23.99
1
$23.99
Faber-Castell Grip Trio Sharpener - 3 Hole, Rose Shadows
• Blick Art Materials
$6.75
2
$13.50
Playlearn Therapy Putty - 3 Strengths - Stress Putty for Kids and Adults - Soft - Medium - Firm
• Amazon Business
$13.23
1
$13.23
Materials cost
$254.99
Vendor shipping charges
$15.65
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.82
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$304.46
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$53.73
Total project goal
$358.19
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$358.19
3 Donors
-$358.19
Donations toward project cost
-$304.46
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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