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Ms. Grobbel from Pontiac, MI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Putting the Fun in Functional!

Help me give my students a variety of tools and toys to support their fine motor, gross motor, self-care, and sensory needs at school!

  • $394 goal

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My Project

As a school-based occupational therapist, I believe in two principles; fun and functional. Children learn best through play! Additionally, there is a wide variety of functional skills that are required within a child's school day.

Considering these factors, I work to provide children with unique activities that support the development of their functional fine motor, gross motor, self-care, and sensory processing skills.

The items in this list are fun and engaging tools that will help them develop functional skills so they may experience success in the school environment.

Any support to provide my students with fun and functional tools is greatly appreciated! Thank you so much!

Ms. Grobbel Kennedy Center Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Pontiac, MI 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

70 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Y- STOP Kids Pod Swing Seat, Hanging Hammock Chair with Inflatable Pillow, Sensory Swing Chair with Pocket for Outdoor and Indoor, Max 176Lbs (Blue and Green) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
HARAC Table Top Scissors with Base Adaptive Scissors Spring Loaded, Safety Push Down Scissors for Special Needs, Ambidextrous Training Scissors, Made in JAPAN, Blue • Amazon Business $18.80 2 $37.60
BouncyBand Sit & Twist Active Seat Cushion – 12” D Sensory Cushion for Kids Up to 300lbs – Sensory Tool Promotes Active Learning and Improves Focus and Productivity • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Tempera Paint Sticks, 30 Colors Solid Tempera Paint for Kids, Super Quick Drying, Non-Toxic, Works Great on Paper Wood Glass Ceramic Canvas • Amazon Business $27.98 1 $27.98
Fat Brain Toys Mini Squigz, Set of 75 - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $27.37 1 $27.37
Learning Resources Lowercase Lacing Letters - 275 Pieces, Ages 3+, Toddler Alphabet Learning Toys, Letter Beads for Kids, Homeschool Supplies, Alphabet Beads, Early Spelling,Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
JOYIN 23Pcs Pretend Play Shaving & Grooming Kit for Kid, Boy Girl Barber Set w/Storage Box, Toddler Hair Cutting Playset w/Shaver, Scissors, Dryer, Razors for Boys Birthday, Toys • Amazon Business $24.98 1 $24.98
LMC Products Wooden Lacing Beads & Strings 125 Pieces, Fine Motor Skills Toys for 3 Year Old, Fine Motor Toys, Lacing Beads for Toddlers, Occupational Therapy Toy for Toddler • Amazon Business $24.74 1 $24.74
Dashed Handwriting Lines Practice Roller Stamp Parents and Teachers Roller Self-Inking Line Rolling Stamps Handwriting Practice Tool (Baby Blue & Pink) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Povitrulya Magnetic Alphabet Tracing Board - double-sided upper & lower case Magnetic Drawing Board, ABC magnets for learn to write with magnetic pen, STEM toy letters learning, good for homeschooling • Amazon Business $17.45 1 $17.45
Four Candies Crayons, Non-Toxic Washable Toddler Crayons, Water-Drop Shape Easy-Grip Jumbo Crayons, Art & School Supplies for Kids (24) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
6Pack Mini Loop Scissors,5.5inch Colorful Kids Grip Scissor Set,Adaptive Cutting Self-Opening Scissor for Children,Support Special Needs,6 Colors • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$297.06

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.74

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$334.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.99

Total project goal

$393.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $393.25

1 Donor

-$167.13

Donations toward project cost

-$167.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$196.62

Match offer toward project cost

-$167.13

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.49

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$29.49

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 $0.00

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