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Mrs. Dawson from Wethersfield, CT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Kindergarteners' Little Hands Need Little Tools to Grow!

Help me give my students the fine motor materials to help them grow!

  • $945 goal

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My Project

Kindergarten is an important time of growth socially, emotionally, and academically. The materials included in this project will enhance their growth in all three of these areas. We need building tools to help with problem solving and team building with peers, and to use our creative minds. We need fine motor tools to strengthen our hand muscles for writing. We need markers, crayons, and glue for our writing center where we can independently use our imaginations to write stories. The science of reading tools will enhance our love of reading.

Mrs. Dawson Emerson - Williams Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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Wethersfield, CT View local requests

More than a third 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

22 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
hand2mind Little Minds at Work Science of Reading Essentials Toolkit by Tara West, Decodable Reading Manipulatives, Elkonin Boxes, Letter Sounds, Phonemic Awareness, Preschool Learning (Set of 6) • Amazon Business $112.49 1 $112.49
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 $23.73 3 $71.19
Crayola Broad Line Markers Classpack (256 Ct), Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, Kids Markers For School, Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $61.86 1 $61.86
Really Good Stuff Plastic Storage Baskets with Handles, 13” x 10”, Rainbow Colors 6 pk, Bins for Books & Supplies, Organize Classroom & Home, Paper Trays, Teacher Bins, Essentials & Must Haves • Amazon Business $49.88 1 $49.88
12 Piece African American Black Toy Doll Playset, 11.8" Premium Fashion Diversity Dolls, Variety Pack for Kids, Girls' Party Favors • Amazon Business $44.95 1 $44.95
Mr. Sketch Scented Washable Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colours, 36 Count • Amazon Business $22.14 2 $44.28
READY 2 LEARN Paint and Clay Texture Rollers - Set of 4 - Textured Dough Rolling Pins for Kids - Open-Ended Patterns for Crafts and Decoration • Amazon Business $9.30 4 $37.20
1000pcs Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Pack, Stocking Stuffers, Birthday Gift Toys, Prize Box, Treasure Box, Goodie Bag Stuffers,Carnival Prizes • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Whaply Small Mini Flashlights Pack of 30,Assorted Colors,New Type Cob Light,With Battery • Amazon Business $35.49 1 $35.49
Dry Erase Erasers, 36 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser Chalkboard Eraser Dry Eraser for Classroom Office and home (Blue) • Amazon Business $10.99 3 $32.97
Crayola Crayons Bulk, 24 Crayon Packs with 24 Assorted Colors, School Supplies • Amazon Business $27.45 1 $27.45
Amy&Benton 800PCS Classroom Prize Box Toys Kids Birthday Party Favors Goody Bag Fillers Kid Carnival Prizes Toy Assortment Treasure Box Chest Prizes Assorted Pinata Stuffers • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
STEM Master - Educational Building Blocks Kit, 176 Pieces, Ages 4-8 • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
CENOVE Toddler Toys for 3 4 5 6 Years Old Boys Girls,Upgrade DIY Building Blocks Stacking Toys,STEM Educational Kids Toys Brain Development Preschool Kindergarten Toy with Storage Box • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Paper Mate® Gel Pens | InkJoy® Pens, Medium Point, Assorted, 14 Count • Amazon Business $11.89 2 $23.78
FUBAODA Building Blocks for Toddlers & Kids 180 Pcs Toy Building Sets – STEM Building Toys –Interlocking Building Blocks for Toddlers and Kids • Amazon Business $23.69 1 $23.69
BEBLOX Building Blocks | Building Toys for Kids Ages 4-8 250-Piece Set - Learning & Educational Fun Stem Toys - Birthday Gifts for Boys & Girls Age 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 & 12 Year Old Toys • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
RAINBOW TOYFROG Star Flex STEM Building Toys - 70 Connector Blocks for Kids with Tote - Kindergarten STEM & Preschool Table Top Toys - Open Ended Building Blocks for Boys and Girls 3 Years Old & Up • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
58 Pcs Doll Clothes and Accessories, 5 Wedding Gowns 5 Fashion Dresses 4 Slip Dresses 3 Tops 3 Pants 3 Bikini Swimsuits 20 Shoes for 11.5 inch Doll Christmas Stocking Stuffers Girls Gift Age 5-7 8-10 • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
Scotch Magic Tape, 6 Rolls with Dispenser, Numerous Applications, Invisible, Engineered for Repairing, 3/4 x 1000 Inches, Boxed (810K6C38) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$749.14

Vendor shipping charges

$12.22

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$802.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$141.64

Total project goal

$944.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$944.24

1 Donor

-$944.24

Donations toward project cost

-$802.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$141.64

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