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Mrs. Floyd from Cerro Gordo, NC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning to Write in Preschool

Help me give my students the gift of learning to write in preschool.

  • $413 goal

This project expired on May 8, 2025.

This project expired on May 8, 2025.

My Project

Engaging preschoolers in activities such as drawing, coloring, and early writing exercises not only keeps them entertained but also plays a vital role in their cognitive and fine motor skill development. Encouraging this interaction with drawing implements, written words, and storybooks gives preschoolers a strong foundation for the academic journey ahead as they prepare to enter kindergarten.

Engaging preschoolers in activities like drawing, coloring, cutting with safety scissors, and manipulating small objects helps them develop the fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination needed for writing.

As they scribble, draw shapes and pictures, and eventually form letters, preschoolers are building the dexterity and muscle control in their hands and fingers that will allow them to grasp a pencil correctly and write clearly.

My preschool students are filled with an infectious enthusiasm and eagerness to learn the essential skill of writing. Each day, they enter the classroom with bright eyes and curious minds, ready to embark on a journey of discovery and growth. With pencils gripped tightly in their little hands, they diligently practice forming letters and words, their faces etched with determination and pride. Through a variety of engaging activities and exercises, such as tracing letters in sand, painting letters with watercolors, and writing their names with different materials, my students develop their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Mrs. Floyd West Columbus School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Cerro Gordo, NC 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

20 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Zaner-Bloser 10.5" x 8" Newsprint Handwriting Paper, Dotted Midline, White, 500 Sheets Per Pack, 3 Packs (PACZP2610-3) • Quill.com $36.99 1 $36.99
Lakeshore Alpha-Sketch Light-Up Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Better Office Products Composition Book Notebook - Hardcover, Wide Ruled (11/32-inch), 100 Sheet, One Subject, 9.75" x 7.5", Assorted Covers: Red, Blue, Green, Purple-12 Pack • Amazon Business $23.61 1 $23.61
Sherr 1000 Sheets Construction Paper Bulk 12 x 9'' and 12 x 18'' Colored Printer Paper 70gsm Card Stock Craft Paper for Kids DIY Scrapbook Paint Office Printing Poster, 10 Colors • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
72 Pieces Preschool Letters and Numbers Alphabet Stencils Colorful Double Sided Tracing Board PET Paint Boards for Painting with 4 Pieces Craft Markers Marker Paint Pens Preschool Learning Toys • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Little Red Writing • Amazon Business $14.72 1 $14.72
100 Pack Sentence Strips for Classroom, Chart Paper for Teacher Supplies, Lined Paper Borders for Classroom, Bulletin Board, 3 x 24 Inches (Assorted Color) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Underwater ABC - A Marine Life Alphabet Book for Kids: Enjoy Reading FunFacts and Learning Letters with this Ocean Book for Children (FunFact ABCs) • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
12 Pack A6 Notebook Bulk - 4x6 Brown Kraft Paper Lined Journals for Kids, Coworkers, Office School Supplies (80 Lined Page, 4 x 5.75 In) - 6 Happy Designs • Amazon Business $13.57 1 $13.57
ArtCreativity Neon Chalkboard Set for Kids - 12 Kits - 1 Mini Chalk Board, 2 Chalk Sticks, and 1 Eraser Per Kit - Art Birthday Party Favors for Boys and Girls, Unique Stationery Goodie Bag Fillers • Amazon Business $12.73 1 $12.73
Crayola Pip-Squeaks Washable Markers - Assorted Colors, Set of 16 • Blick Art Materials $4.01 3 $12.03
3sscha 22Pcs Alphabet Tracing Stencil Set for Kids Drawing Stencils with Color Highlighter Letters Numbers and Cute Animal Pattern Paint Boards Learn Art Craft Stencil Birthday Gift for Children • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Crayola Chalk 12 Packs - Assorted Colors - 12 Boxes • Kaplan Early Learning Company $11.66 1 $11.66
Expo Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Assorted 8/Pack (80678) • Staples $9.68 1 $9.68
Everyday ABC for Kids: A Fun Educational ABC Picture Book for Kids Ages 2-5, Toddlers and Kindergartners • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Learn to Write: Scholastic Early Learners (Write and Wipe) • Amazon Business $8.36 1 $8.36
The Thank You Letter (Jane Cabrera's Story Time) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
sunacme Fruity Scented Gel Ink Pens, 12 Assorted Colorful Gel Pens for Drawing, Writing, Coloring at School & Home • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98
BEESTECH 24 Sheets 500 + Stickers for Kids, Toddlers 2,3,4 Years Old, Teacher Reward Stickers, Potty Training Stickers Bulk with Dinosaur Animal Traffic, Sticker Book Included • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98
Kindergarten Writing Workbook: 100+ Pages Of Kindergarten Writing Papers With Lines For Kids Ages 3 to 5 | Blank Handwriting Paper To Practice Your ABC’s & More • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$283.18

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.45

Sales tax

 $22.09

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$350.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.94

Total project goal

$412.91

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