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Coach Booker from Brunswick, GA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Shoe Tying

Help me give my students shoe tying teaching kits to foster independence, enhance safety, develop fine motor skills, boost confidence, save time, and encourage social skills. The ability to tie shoes is a crucial life skill that benefits students in multiple aspects of their development.

FULLY FUNDED! Coach Booker's classroom raised $189

This project is fully funded

My Project

The shoe tying teaching kits I’m requesting, which include practice shoes with oversized laces, visual aids, and instructional videos, will significantly enhance the learning experience of my students. These kits will provide students with clear, step-by-step instructions and hands-on practice, making the complex task of shoe tying more manageable.

Visual aids and videos cater to different learning styles, ensuring that all students can grasp the concept.

Practice shoes with oversized laces will help develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination which are crucial for many other activities.

My primary goal is to teach students how to tie their shoes independently, fostering a sense of self-sufficiency and confidence. By mastering this skill, students will be safer during physical activities, reducing the risk of tripping and injuries. Another goal is to save valuable class time currently spent on tying shoes, allowing more time for physical education activities.

This project also aims to develop students’ fine motor skills, patience, and persistence which are essential for their overall development. My students are unique in their enthusiasm and eagerness to learn new skills. They come from diverse backgrounds, each bringing their own experiences and perspectives to our gym. This diversity enriches our learning environment, fostering a culture of empathy and cooperation.

Despite their young age, my students show remarkable resilience and adaptability. Their curiosity and willingness to help each other make them a joy to teach. By focusing on their individual strengths and needs, I aim to create a supportive and inclusive environment where every student can thrive.

By incorporating a shoe-tying unit, I hope to empower my students with a valuable life skill that will benefit them both in and out of the gym.

Coach Booker Burroughs Molette Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Brunswick, GA 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

HBCU Alum 160 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Toyvian Wooden Lacing Shoe Toy Learn to Tie Shoelaces Shoes Tying Teaching Kit for Kids, Pack of 1 • Amazon Business $14.99 8 $119.92

Materials cost

$119.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $8.27

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$159.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.23

Total project goal

$188.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $188.22

4 Donors

-$94.02

Donations toward project cost

-$80.07

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.95

Matching donations from our partners

-$94.02

Match offers toward project cost

-$79.92

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.10

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.18

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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