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Mrs. Pescina from Yuma, AZ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Kindergarten Bliss: Sensory Serenity & Fine Motor Fun Zone

Help me give my students sensory, calming toys and fun fine motor practice.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Pescina's classroom raised $520

This project is fully funded

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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

The requested items for my kindergarten classroom, including sensory tools, calming corner toys, and engaging fine motor skill activities, play a pivotal role in shaping a positive and effective learning environment for our enthusiastic and energetic students. These resources are carefully chosen to cater to the unique needs of our young learners, promoting not only academic development but also emotional well-being.

The goal of this project is to create a dynamic and inclusive space where every child can thrive.

Sensory tools help our students regulate their emotions and maintain focus, while calming corner toys provide a designated space for self-soothing and reflection. The fun fine motor skill activities not only enhance dexterity but also make learning an enjoyable and hands-on experience. Our kindergarten students are special in their vibrant curiosity and boundless energy, and these resources aim to channel that enthusiasm into constructive and meaningful learning experiences, laying a strong foundation for their future academic success. Your support in bringing these items to our classroom will make a lasting impact on the holistic development of our young learners.

Mrs. Pescina Ronald Reagan Fundamental School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Write the Letter Activity Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.99 2 $55.98
Sony - ZX Series Wired On-Ear Headphones - Black • Best Buy Education $9.12 6 $54.72
Coogam Wooden Letter Number Construction Puzzle Educational Stacking Blocks Toy Set Shape Color Sorter Pegboard Activity Board Sort Game for Kids Gift Preschool Learning STEM Toy • Amazon Business $11.98 4 $47.92
Crayola Dough - Set of 24, 3 oz Tubs • Blick Art Materials $22.70 1 $22.70
Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves, 30 Count, Crystal Clear, by Better Office Products, Oversized, 10.25" x 13.75", Heavy Duty Dry Erase Pocket Sheet Protectors, Reusable Pockets with 10 Assorted Colors,30 Pack • Amazon Business $19.79 1 $19.79
Activity Plastic Tray - Art & Crafts Organizer Tray, Serving Tray, Great for Crafts, Beads, Orbeez Water Beads, Painting (Set of 4 Colors - Red, Blue, Black, Purple) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
EOOUT 36pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch Puzzle Bags Zipper Bags for Organizing, Plastic Zipper Pouch in 11 Colors Letter Size A4 Size Puzzle Storage and Office Supplies • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Lakeshore Map of the U.S.A. Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
hand2mind My Feelings Rainbow Fidget Tube, Visual Sensory Toys, Play Therapy Toys, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Mindfulness for Kids, Social Emotional Learning Activities, Calm Down Corner Supplies • Amazon Business $16.25 1 $16.25
EDX Education Co Pattern Blocks Puzzle Picture Cards - 20 Cards • Kaplan Early Learning Company $15.26 1 $15.26
Trend Enterprises Inc. - Fun-to-know Puzzlesshapes • Teachers' School Supply $13.99 1 $13.99
Power Your Fun Pop Puzzle Popper Fidget Game - 27pc Jigsaw Puzzle Game Pop Push It Bubble Sensory Fidget Toys for Learning, Stress Relief Silicone Pop Puzzle Game Board for Kids and Adults (Black) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Educational Insights Kanoodle 3D Brain Teaser Puzzle Game, Featuring 200 Challenges, Gift for Ages 7+ • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
2 Pack Wooden Russian Blocks Puzzle + Hexagon Puzzles for Kids & Adults, Wooden Block Puzzle Intelligence Brain Teasers Toy Logic Game STEM Educational Gift for Children • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Coogam Wooden Blocks Puzzle Brain Teasers Toy Tangram Jigsaw Intelligence Colorful 3D Russian Blocks Game STEM Montessori Educational Gift for Kids (40 Pcs) • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
6 Pcs Clay Dough Tools Kit, Hanhan Clay Modelling Tool Kit Dough Rollers Molds Cutters Plastic Play Dough Tools Set for Children Ages 3 and up (Random Colors) (6pcs) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
hand2mind Mindful Maze Garden Pack, Finger Labyrinth for Kids, Mindfulness for Kids, Sensory Play Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Social Emotional Learning Activities (Set of 2) • Amazon Business $8.39 1 $8.39
hand2mind Alphabet Sensory Bubble Poppers, Push Pop Fidget Toy, Letter Practice for Preschoolers, Toddler Alphabet Learning, ABC Toys, Fine Motor Toys, Science of Reading Manipulatives (Set of 6) • Amazon Business $6.73 1 $6.73

Materials cost

$364.64

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.14

Sales tax

 $26.07

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$441.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.88

Total project goal

$519.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $519.20

5 Donors

-$463.82

Donations toward project cost

-$441.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$55.38

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