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Ms. White from Charleston, WV is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Helping Little Hands Write with Confidence!

Help me give my students pencil grippers and writing books to build stronger handwriting skills and confidence.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. White's classroom raised $159

This project is fully funded

My Project

In our second-grade classroom, learning to write is not just about putting words on paper—it's about building confidence, developing fine motor skills, and learning to express ourselves clearly. Many of my students are still working to strengthen the muscles in their hands and fingers that make writing comfortable and legible.

To support them, I am requesting student writing books and pencil grippers.

These simple yet powerful tools can make a big difference. Pencil grips help students position their fingers correctly and encourage proper hand posture. Used consistently, they can improve fine motor control, reduce hand fatigue, and lead to better handwriting.

The writing books will give students plenty of guided practice in forming letters, writing sentences, and organizing their thoughts. Together, these materials will support our young writers as they build essential skills that will benefit them for years to come.

Ms. White Alum Creek 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.

Charleston, WV View local requests

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

25 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Carson Dellosa Beginning Cursive Handwriting Workbook, Traditional Writing Book With Number and Letter Tracing and Sight Words Practice, Classroom or Homeschool Curriculum (Traditional Handwriting) • Amazon Business $3.64 23 $83.72
SANNIX 32 Pack Pencil Kids Grips for Kids Handwriting, Pencil Holder for Kids, Handwriting Grip, Ergonomic Training Pencil Pen Grips, Writing Tool for Toddlers Preschoolers, Children • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
A Note from the Teacher Postcards • Quill.com $6.20 1 $6.20

Materials cost

$102.90

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$134.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.72

Total project goal

$158.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$158.16

3 Donors

-$124.35

Donations toward project cost

-$113.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.15

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.83

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$0.00

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