Little Hands, Big Skills: Building Fine Motor Strength Through Play
Help me give my students fine motor skills with engaging toys that support early math, literacy, and problem-solving—all through hands-on play.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Arceo's classroom raised $363
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
My students are energetic, curious, and full of potential. As Pre-K learners, they thrive in environments that encourage hands-on exploration and meaningful play. Many of them are still developing the fine motor strength needed for writing, cutting, and other foundational tasks, and they benefit greatly from tools that combine learning with movement. That’s why I’ve selected materials like the wooden peg board bead game, magnetic color and number maze, and handy scooper set, which are not only fun and engaging but also specifically designed to strengthen hand muscles, encourage focus, and build confidence.
These learning tools will help my students build the skills they need for kindergarten and beyond.
With resources such as the magnetic alphabet maze, ten-frame math counters, and STEM magnetic tiles, my students will have opportunities to practice counting, letter recognition, color matching, and shape sorting—all while improving their fine motor skills. These materials will also encourage creativity, problem-solving, and cooperative play. My goal is to provide every child in my classroom with the tools to succeed and to foster an excitement about learning. Your support will help us create a joyful, developmentally appropriate space where little hands can grow into strong learners.
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
Toddler Wooden Learning Montessori Toys – Wooden peg Board Bead Game Baby Rainbow Stacking Matching Counting Color Sorting Games for fine Motor Math Skills Boys and Girls for 3 4 5 Years Old
• Amazon Business
$25.99
2
$51.98
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toy for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toy 40PCS
• Amazon Business
$24.99
2
$49.98
JoyCat Magnetic Color and Number Maze - Educational Wooden Color Matching Counting Magnet Puzzle Board - Toddler Fine Motor Skills Learning Toys for 3 4 5 Year Old Girls Boys
• Amazon Business
$19.98
2
$39.96
Magnetic Alphabet Maze, Montessori Toys for 3 4 5 Years Old, Alphabet Puzzle Toddler Toys, Magnetic Color and Letter Maze, Preschool Learning Activities, Sensory Fine Motor Skills Game for Boys Girls
• Amazon Business
$19.98
2
$39.96
USATDD Magnetic Letters Practicing Board,Tracing ABC Alphabet Magnet Drawing Board Educational Preschool Practice Learning to Write Toys Montessori Uppercase&Lowercase Gift for Kids Toddlers
• Amazon Business
$18.99
2
$37.98
Coogam Magnetic Ten Frame Set, Math Manipulative Games for Kids with 6 Ten Frames 60 Magnetic Math Counters, Montessori Educational Toy Gift for Preschool Kindergarten 3 4 5 Year Old Toddlers
• Amazon Business
$21.98
1
$21.98
Educational Insights Pete The Cat I Love My Buttons Game - Preschool Board Games for Kids, Toddler Fine Motor Skills, Color Matching Kids Games and Fun Gifts for Girls and Boys Ages 3+
• Amazon Business
$16.09
1
$16.09
142 Pieces Fine Motor Skills Handy Scooper Set Sensory Bin Filler Includes 12 Sorting Bowls, 8 Tweezers, 2 Scissors Clips, 120 Plush Balls for Early Education and Sorting Counting Training Development
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Materials cost
$273.92
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.11
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$308.03
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$54.36
Total project goal
$362.39
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$362.39
5 Donors
-$120.80
Donations toward project cost
-$102.68
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$18.12
match offer
-$241.59
Match offer toward project cost
-$205.35
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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