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Dr. Tate from Saint Louis MO is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Squish, Squish... Building Hand Dexterity Through Play

Help me give my students tools and supplies to help strengthen their fine motor development.

  • 4 donors
  • $642 still needed

expires Jul 25

  • 4 donors
  • $642 still needed
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My Project

It is the time of year when kids need to stay busy, and they are over my usual tricks and magic! With state testing and all of the other assessments, my students need some materials to work out their hands and get in there and express some emotions!

After days of sitting still and testing, my students are ready to get their hands in some clay and make some tiny food art!

Your donation will help outfit both of my art rooms with tons of Model Magic to help us create miniature foods. Shaving cream will also be used to help us practice writing and drawing on tables, while also cleaning the furniture as the end of the year approaches. I realize it is a weird request, but my youngest artists need a variety of materials to help build their hand dexterity... cause spoiler, gaming does not build those muscles enough!

Dr. Tate
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Model Magic - White (1oz), 75 Count, Bulk Clay, Air Dry Modeling Clay For Kids, Art Supplies, Kids Easter Basket Stuffers • Amazon Business $43.27 4 $173.08
Crayola Model Magic, Modeling Clay Alternative, 15 Assorted Colors, 1 oz Packs, 30 Count • Amazon Business $27.99 4 $111.96
Crayola Model Magic Naturals, Modeling Clay Alternative, 2 lb. Bucket, Gift, 4 Packs (8oz ea) • Amazon Business $22.61 4 $90.44
Crayola Model Magic (75ct), Kids Modeling Clay Alternative, 1oz Packs, School Supplies, Air Dry Clay, Modeling Material, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $44.02 2 $88.04
Schylling NeeDoh Ramen Noodlies - Sensory Fidget Toy - Multicolored - Ages 3 to Adult (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $6.79 10 $67.90
Gillette Foamy Regular Shaving Cream, 11 Ounce (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $29.88 2 $59.76

Materials cost

$591.18

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$630.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$111.19

Total project goal

$741.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $741.24

3 Donors

-$75.00

Donations toward project cost

-$63.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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 $641.24

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