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Ms. K from Waianae, HI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Secretly Developing Fine Motor Skills

Help me give my students some toys that will help develop their fine motor and prewriting skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. K's classroom raised $280

This project is fully funded

My Project

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we want to enhance our kindergarten program with essential learning tools.

One of our primary goals is to support the development of fine motor skills, which are crucial for children’s overall academic and personal growth.

To achieve this, we are seeking donations for a variety of fine motor toys and tools, including Play-Doh, hand putty, scissors, and pop-it beads.

These items play a significant role in helping children develop hand strength, coordination, and dexterity. For instance:

Play-Doh and hand putty are excellent for strengthening small muscles in the hands through molding and squeezing activities.

Scissors are vital for practicing cutting skills, which improve hand-eye coordination and precision.

Pop-it beads provide engaging ways to practice pinching and grasping, further enhancing fine motor control.

Your generous donation will directly impact the lives of our young students by providing them with the tools they need to succeed. Any contribution, no matter how small, will make a significant difference and is greatly appreciated.

Ms. K Makaha Elementary School 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.

Waianae, HI View local requests

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

30 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
1000+ Snap Pop Beads for Girls Toys - Kids Jewelry Making Kit Pop-Bead Art and Craft Kits DIY Bracelets Necklace and Rings Toy for Age 3 4 5 6 7 8 Year Old (Large) • Amazon Business $23.76 2 $47.52
Exercise Putty - Therapy Putty - Play Putty for Kids (6 Pack, 1.8-oz Each) Hand Exercise Rehabilitation, Stress and Anxiety Relief, Increase fine Motor Skills and Finger Strength. - CLOUD PUTTY • Amazon Business $18.04 2 $36.08
25Pcs Fidget Blocks Toys, Rainbow CVC Learning Pop Silicone Bubble Toy, DIY Classroom Educational Stress Relief Popper Puzzle Toy, Fidget Sensory Toys for Children Adults ADHD Autistic • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Play-Doh Bulk Pack of 48 Cans, 6 Sets of 8 Modeling Compound Colors, Party Favors, Arts & Crafts, 3oz, Preschool Toys 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $26.27 1 $26.27
Dough Scissors, 12 Pieces • Amazon Business $12.35 2 $24.70
READY 2 LEARN Dough Extruders - Set of 6 - Play Dough Tools - for Ages 2+ - Art Accessories for Pottery and Dough • Amazon Business $9.55 2 $19.10
OneName Left-Handed Kids Scissors 6 Pack 5 Inch Left hand scissors for child School Student Scissors,Stainless Steel Sharp Blade Soft Comfort-Grip Handles Blunt Lefty Safety Scissors for Kids Scissor • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$195.64

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$8.61

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$237.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.86

Total project goal

$279.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$279.04

1 Donor

-$139.52

Donations toward project cost

-$118.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.93

match offer

-$139.52

Match offer toward project cost

-$118.59

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.93

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$0.00

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