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Ms. Janelle from Mobile, AL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEM= Fun Therapy!

Help me give my students fun STEM activities to support fine motor development during Occupational Therapy!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Janelle's classroom raised $998

This project is fully funded

My Students

I am an occupational therapist and I work in the public school system. I have wonderful students with varied needs from multiple grade levels that I serve and help to reach their full potential in the classroom. I help my students through meaningful activities address the physical, cognitive, psychosocial and sensory components of performance.

My Project

I am a school based Occupational Therapist. I travel around my school district providing on-site therapy services to over 45 students throughout the week. My students have a wide range of abilities, fine motor needs, sensory needs, and interest. My Therapy supplies and tools are in need of a major upgrade to keep my students excited and engaged. Due to the fact that I have to pull students from their classes I try to incorporate learning where ever I can. We read stories, count, identify colors, shapes, build, and create all while developing fine motor skills. The writing paper and hands weights aide in better handwriting. The stacking, and building toys help with hand strength and dexterity. Many of my students have sensory needs and its great to have sensory toys they can play with to reward them between tasks. Tongs make sorting fun while working on hand strength. I'm so excited for my students to build letters in a fun and interactive way with the OSMO junior! I know my students will have fun using their fine motor skills to make some Christmas crafts this year. I can't wait to see how much progress my students will make with all of these great new resources!

Ms. Janelle Leinkauf Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Osmo - Genius Starter Kit for iPad - 5 Hands-On Learning Games - Ages 6-10 - Math, Spelling, Problem Solving, Creativity & More - (Osmo iPad Base Included), Multicolor • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
Osmo - Little Genius Starter Kit for iPad - 4 Hands-On Learning Games - Ages 3-5 - Problem Solving, Phonics & Creativity (Osmo iPad Base Included) • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
BEST LEARNING Stack & Learn - Educational Activity Toy for Infants Babies Toddlers for 6 Month and up - Ideal Baby Toy Gifts • Amazon Business $36.98 1 $36.98
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Stress Relief Toy, Anxiety Relief Fidget Toys for Kids and Adults, for Distance Learning Stress Relief and Sensory Play, Homeschool Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Fat Brain Toys SpinAgain Kids Stacking Toy • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
Stylus Pen for iPad with Palm Rejection, Active Pencil Compatible (2018-2020) Apple iPad Pro (11/12.9 Inch),iPad 6th/7th Gen,iPad Mini 5th Gen,iPad Air 3rd Gen for Precise Writing/Drawing • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Fellowes Thermal Laminating Pouches, Letter Size Sheets, 3mil, 300 Pack, Clear (5247101) • Amazon Business $27.72 1 $27.72
ThinkFun Roll and Play Game for Toddlers - Your Child's First Game! Award Winning and Fun Toddler Toy for Parents and Kids 18 Months and Older • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Fat Brain Toys Squigz Starter Set, 24 Piece • Amazon Business $25.95 1 $25.95
Melissa & Doug Bead Sequencing Set • Amazon Business $24.98 1 $24.98
Learning Resources Mental Blox Critical Thinking Game, Homeschool, 20 Blocks, 20 Activity Cards, Ages 5+ • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
TOP BRIGHT Fine Motor Skills, Magnetic Toddler Toy Games for 2 3 Year Olds Girls Boys, Sensory, Preschool Toys - Hungry Woodpecker Toy • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Fat Brain Toys Mini Squigz • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
HandiThings Arm Weight (Small). Provides Weight, Compression & Input on The arm While Allowing Maximum Flexibility. Beneficial for Essential Tremors, fine Motor, Therapy & strengthening Activities! • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
TrueBalance Coordination Game Balance Toy for Adults and Kids | Improves Fine Motor Skills (Junior) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Smart Stages Piggy Bank • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Learning Resources 3 Prong Tong, Pencil Grip Tongs, Sensory Bin, Fine Motor Toy, Set of 6, Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Blue Orange Thumbs Up! Dexterity Game • Amazon Business $14.78 1 $14.78
Educational Insights The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Toddler & Preschool Board Game, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Melissa & Doug Vehicles Sound Blocks • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Melissa & Doug Poke-a-Dot – Old MacDonald’s Farm • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Learning Resources Helping Hands Fine Motor Tool Set Toy, Fine Motor and Sensory Toy, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Melissa & Doug Farm Animals Sound Puzzle • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Jumbo Nuts and Bolts Toddler Toys - Skoolzy Montessori Toys Building Construction Set | 12 pc Occupational Therapy Tools Matching Fine Motor Skills for Toddlers Boys, Girls | Learning Activities eBook • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
Go Away, Big Green Monster! • Amazon Business $12.00 1 $12.00
Alex Active Yoga Kids Activity Exercise Blocks • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Educational Insights Raccoon Rumpus Game, Dice Rolling Color Matching Preschool Game, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Channie’s Quick & Neat Writing Pad, Practice Handwriting & Printing Workbook, 80 Pages Front & Back, 40 Sheets, Grades 1st – 3rd, Size 8.5” x 11” • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
Glad Monster, Sad Monster • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
Melissa & Doug Farm Cube Puzzle • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Livder Christmas Beaded Ornament Kit, Include 1000 Pieces Red Green White Plastic Beads, 60 Pieces Chenille Stems, 64 Feet Ribbon for Xmas Wreath Tree Decorations DIY Crafts Jewelry Making • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Yoga Whale: Simple Poses for Little Ones (Yoga Bug Board Book Series) • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey! • Amazon Business $6.86 1 $6.86
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat! • Amazon Business $6.28 1 $6.28
The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything • Amazon Business $4.81 1 $4.81
Redi-Tag Divider Sticky Notes, Tabbed Self-Stick Lined Note Pad, 60 Ruled Notes, 4 x 6 Inches, Assorted Neon Colors (29500) • Amazon Business $3.59 1 $3.59

Materials cost

$741.16

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.80

Sales tax

 $60.40

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$847.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.56

Total project goal

$997.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $997.04

1 Donor

-$498.52

Donations toward project cost

-$423.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.78

match offer

-$498.52

Match offer toward project cost

-$423.74

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.78

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