Help me give my students additional opportunities to develop both gross and fine motor skills.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Woodman's classroom raised $670
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
This school year, I opened an Early Childhood Class for students diagnosed with developmental disabilities (ages 3-5) at a Title I school in Reno, NV. Our Pre-K playground is minimal consisting of a play structure with a tunnel, fireman's pole and slide.
Research has proven that a young child's health and well-being are directly related to the development and strengthening of their large and small muscles.
The National Association of Sports and Physical Education (NASPE) suggests that, in addition to children's enjoyable free play in and out of doors and moving to music, children need to experience explicit teaching in order to learn a variety of movement skills, initially as individuals, then with partners, and finally in a small group (NASPE, 2002).
Beginning with the freedom to walk, run, jump, climb, hop and do other physical activities in and out of doors, children are introduced to exploring other ways they can move (Nevada Pre-K Standards, 2010). During their pre-school years children are focusing on large muscle development that includes strengthening of muscles, balance, coordination and muscle control.
Additionally, eye-hand coordination, manipulation skills, strength, dexterity and control are essential for the physical development of fine motor skills. Incorporating active participation involving these small muscles children will further develop eye-hand coordination, strength and dexterity (Nevada Pre-K standards, 2010). Providing these children with opportunities to participate in simple noncompetitive games with rules as well as play that involves imaginative thinking, should be introduced in the preschool years. Afterall, children cannot learn if they are not physically healthy (Nevada Pre-K Standards, 2010).
The equipment I am requesting will further assist my students in developing both large and small muscle movement skills and begin the life-long process of developing habits of incorporating physical activity.
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
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Kicksy - Kids Scooter - Toddler Scooter for Kids 2-5 Adjustable Height - 3 Wheel Scooter for Kids Ages 3-5 Boys & Girls - Kids Three Wheel Scooter with Light Up LED Wheels
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The Big Dig Sandbox Digger Excavator Crane with 360 Degree Rotation with Base Great for Sand, Dirt and Snow, Steel Outdoor Play Toy, Yellow
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$45.60
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IROO Balancing Stilts for Kids, 4 Pairs Plastic Walking Stilts Children Monster Feet Toys with Adjustable Rope Gifts for Balance and Coordination,Strength, Active Play(8 Stilts Total)
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BURSUN Kids Bike Helmet Ventilation & Adjustable Toddler Helmet for Ages 2-14 Kids Boys Girls Multi-Sport Helmet for Skateboard Roller Skateing Bicycle Scooter
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$27.77
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TOY Life Beach Sand Toys for Toddlers Kids 3-10, Beach Sand Buckets and Shovels for Kids with Bag, Sand Castle Kit Toys for Beach, Toddler Travel Beach Toys, Sandbox Toys for Toddlers
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$20.97
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Materials cost
$531.03
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.97
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$569.00
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$100.41
Total project goal
$669.41
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$669.41
1 Donor
-$669.41
Donations toward project cost
-$569.00
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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