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Ms. Rachel from Toledo OH is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Lighting Up Blue for Fine Motor!

Help me give my students fine motor activities and sensory times that will allow them to development and maintain their fine motor skills.

  • $279 goal

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My Students

My students age range from 3 to 5 years old typical and special needs. My students are full of questions and always eager to learn. They thrive on hands-on, engaging challenges and projects. In our classroom we learn through play and self-discovery. My students are my personal cheerleaders, they brighten my day. Everytime they come to school they are ready to learn something new! To teach in a high quality program that fosters the idea of building the foundation for learning. I need my students to fall in love with learning every single day as they embark in the lifelong journey of learning!

My Project

A classroom is a safe space for any student. For some students who have difficulty overcoming obstacles can result in sensory overload. In my classroom I strive in creating a comfortable environment for my students. These light covers are crucial for my students. These light covers will help reduce the bright lights that affects my students.

My students are my world.

I want to give them everything they need before they head to Kindergarten.

Fine motor skills are essential for performing everyday skills like: self-care tasks and academic skills. The fine motor materials will give my students an opportunity to build their fine motor skills. As a first year teacher I am noticing that sometimes paper and pencil just doesn't do enough because they lose interest in what we are doing. With these new manipulatives, my students will be able to choose from a variety of toys that will allow them to independently practice their fine motor skills. I am hoping to create a fine motor center in my classroom for my students to practice their skills every day.

Thank you for considering my students as they prepare themselves for Kindergarten!

Ms. Rachel
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fluorescent Light Cover (4 pack; tranquil blue). Flame-Retardant Fabric, 10 Strong Rare Earth Magnets, Flame Retardant Certification, Reducing Glare Harsh Flicker, Used in Classroom, Home, Office • Amazon Business $28.29 3 $84.87
Visual Edge Slant Board (Blue), A Sloped Work Surface for Writing, Reading, Art and Speech for Optimal Learning - Portable Desktop Magnetic Dry Erase White Board with Clipboard for Kids • Amazon Business $40.97 1 $40.97
Learning Resources Spike The Fine Motor Hedgehog, Toy of The Year Finalist, 18 months+ • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Learning Resources Alphabet Acorns Activity Set, 78 Pieces, Assorted Colors, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $19.29 1 $19.29
Learning Resources Smart Snacks Alpha Pops, 26 Pieces • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
Learning Resources Snap-n-Learn Alphabet Alligators • Amazon Business $12.90 1 $12.90

Materials cost

$203.99

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$237.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.83

Total project goal

$278.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$278.88

4 Donors

-$136.00

Donations toward project cost

-$123.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.90

match offer

-$134.06

Match offer toward project cost

-$113.95

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.11

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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