Help me give my students classroom tools and supplies to build fine motor skills.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Alana Valle's classroom raised $270
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 Students
I am an Occupational Therapist working with students of all abilities to gain independence throughout their school environment. Occupational therapy within the school setting focuses on helping children fulfill their role as students, supporting their academic achievement, and promoting positive behaviors necessary for learning.
My students are determined to work hard to achieve their goals despite any limitations that might be in their way.
This work is done through the building of fine motor & visual motor skills, developing self-advocacy and self-determination skills, sensory regulation, coping strategies, and so many more evidence-based practices.
Located in the heart of Queens, my students come from a variety of ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. This variety of backgrounds is the reason why NYC is referred to as the melting pot, but however different we might all be we all have at least one thing in common. That is, we are working towards building a more independent life and doing that through the skills taught and learned in OT. A poster hangs in the therapy room for all students as our moto and motivator that reads "In this room, we set goals and crush them"
My Project
The items needed for this project are all items related to fine motor development and classroom resources.
These tools will help students work on their handwriting and copying skills, build strength in the small muscles of their hand, provide them with writing resources, all while having fun and working towards greater independence within their classroom.
Pencil grips are great to promote functional grasps along with tongs an everyday household item. Many students do not have the ability to bring in extra notebooks or folders for therapy so this will help to collect and document their work throughout the year.
More than three‑quarters 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
Plastic Folders with Pockets and Prongs 12 Packs, 2 Pockets folders with 3 Metal Prongs Holds Letter Size Sheets, Business Card Slots, Bright Color, for School Work and Home(12Packs)
• Amazon Business
Dry Erase Lapboards Student Pack [12 Boards + 15 Pens/Erasers] 9" x 12" Double Sided with Lines | Small Mini White Dry Erase Boards for Students Whiteboards,Teacher Supplies, Classroom (12)
• Amazon Business
$21.50
1
$21.50
Hemoton 3pcs Strawberry Huller Top Stem Remover Picker Tomato Corer for Pineapple Eye Potatoes Carrots
• Amazon Business
$10.69
2
$21.38
Highlights Amazing Mazes 2-Book Set for Kids - Expert
• Amazon Business
$14.98
1
$14.98
The Pencil Grip Bumpy Grip, Ergonomic Writing Aid, Neon Pencil Grips, 6 Count - TPG-12006
• Amazon Business
$10.43
1
$10.43
The Pencil Grip Original Pencil Gripper, Universal Ergonomic Writing Aid For Righties And Lefties, Colorful Pencil Grippers, Assorted Colors, 6 Count - TPG-11106
• Amazon Business
$10.10
1
$10.10
PenAgain Twist 'N Write Pencil Kids Learning Writing Assorted Colors 4 Count (00071)
• Amazon Business
$9.91
1
$9.91
Shindel Silicone Mini Tongs, 4PCS Kids Tongs Cooking Tongs, Kitchen Gadgets
• Amazon Business
$7.49
1
$7.49
Swingline 1 Hole Punch, Single Hole Puncher, 5 Sheet Capacity, Classic Office Paper Punch for Craft Paper, DIY Crafts, Perfect for Home Office School Supplies, Chrome (74005)
• Amazon Business
$2.50
2
$5.00
Materials cost
$196.40
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.95
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$229.35
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$40.47
Total project goal
$269.82
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$269.82
3 Donors
-$129.62
Donations toward project cost
-$119.18
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$10.44
match offer
-$129.61
Match offer toward project cost
-$110.17
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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