Hands-On Learning Tools for Early Language and Skill Development
Help me give my students hands-on learning materials like language activity boxes, shape sorting centers, and magnetic mazes to enhance their language development, fine motor skills, and creativity.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Guity's classroom raised $341
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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
As a first-year special education teacher at a Level One school, I’m dedicated to providing my students with the best opportunities for success, despite facing limited resources. My students are unique in that they come from diverse backgrounds and have a wide range of learning needs, but all share an incredible drive to grow and succeed. The tools I’m requesting—Lakeshore Early Language Activity Boxes, Building Language Lotto, Shape Sorting Center, and other hands-on materials—will directly support their development by making learning engaging, interactive, and tailored to their specific needs.
These items are designed to strengthen language skills, fine motor development, and cognitive abilities in ways that are both fun and educational.
The Lakeshore activity boxes, for example, will allow students to practice letter recognition, writing, and language-building tasks at their own pace. The magnetic mazes and sorting centers will engage their hands-on learning while improving problem-solving and fine motor skills, which are critical for students in my class. These materials are not just educational; they give my students the opportunity to learn through play, which is essential for building confidence and a love of learning.
My goal is to create a classroom environment where each child feels empowered to reach their full potential. With these resources, I aim to foster not only academic growth but also emotional and social development. My students are incredibly special because they each bring their own unique perspectives, strengths, and challenges to the classroom, and with the right tools, they can thrive. These materials will provide them with the foundation they need to succeed now and in the future.
More than three‑quarters 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
Lakeshore Early Language Activity Boxes - Complete Set
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$69.99
1
$69.99
Lakeshore Building Language Lotto
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$49.99
1
$49.99
Lakeshore Trace & Write Alphabet Center
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$29.99
1
$29.99
Lakeshore Magnetic Color Maze
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$29.99
1
$29.99
Hasbro Play-Doh Super Color - Pack of 20
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$28.76
1
$28.76
Lakeshore Shape Sorting Center
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$19.99
1
$19.99
Winique Magnetic Color and Number Maze - Montessori Toys for 3 Years Old Boys Girls Wooden Magnet Board Puzzles, Fine Motor Skills Learning Toys Toddler Activities Counting Matching Games
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
Materials cost
$245.70
Vendor shipping charges
$10.00
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.69
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$289.39
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$51.07
Total project goal
$340.46
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$340.46
2 Donors
-$170.23
Donations toward project cost
-$144.70
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$25.53
match offer
-$170.22
Match offer toward project cost
-$144.69
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Guity and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
