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Mrs. Bailey from Durham, NC is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tools for Tiny Hands and Big Feelings

Help me give my students sensory, fine motor, academic and social-emotional items to help foster their academic growth.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Bailey's classroom raised $312

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I absolutely love how curious, creative, and full of personality my students are! Each day, they come to school eager to learn, explore, and express themselves in unique ways. Many of my students are developing important foundational skills—socially, emotionally, and physically—and they thrive with hands-on materials and visual supports that help make learning fun and meaningful.

This project will help provide my students with sensory tools and emotional supports to better navigate their day.

Plush toys will offer comfort and a sense of security during quiet moments and transitions. Kinetic sand encourages both sensory exploration and fine motor development, helping students strengthen their hands in preparation for writing. The traffic light visual tool will provide a clear and consistent way to guide students through transitions and nap time, supporting emotional regulation and classroom routines.

In addition, the doll clothing will promote pretend play and social interaction, encouraging language development and empathy. A pocket chart will be used to proudly display student artwork, building confidence and ownership in their learning environment. These resources will help create a classroom space where students feel safe, supported, and excited to grow. Thank you for helping me give my students the tools they need to succeed!

Mrs. Bailey Holt Elementary Language Academy Grades PreK-2

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

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.

Durham, NC 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 20 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
NiToy FlexiSand Value Pack 11lbs of 5 Colored Moldable Self-Sticking Sand,Never Dries Out - Fun for Kids Bulk Refill for Sensory Sand Box Toys,Ideal for Shaping,Squeezing,Scooping,Rolling and Molding • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
ArtCreativity Traffic Light - Teacher Classroom Must Haves Supplies, 8 Modes with Remote -Classroom Decor, Kindergarten Educational Lamp -Real Traffic Light Rotation Mode, Red Lights Green Lights Game • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Watersay 4 Pcs Storage Pocket Chart for Classroom 37.4 x 13 in 4 Pockets Hanging Wall File Organizer for Cards, Drawing, Pictures, Class Demonstrations, Homework, Office Organization (Multicolored) • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Carolart Unicorn Sensory Bin, Castle Molds, Sand Art Kit for Boys and Girls, Squishy Sand for Toddlers 3+ • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Klever Kits Construction Sensory Bin for Toddlers with Glow in The Dark Stones, Sandbox with Lid Castle Building kit, Preschool Learning Activities Gifts for Boys Girls Age 3+ • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
sweet dolly 18 Inch Doll Clothes Accessories Unicorn Pajamas Sleeping Set for 18 Inch Doll, White • Amazon Business $20.86 1 $20.86
MerryMakers Pete the Cat Plush Doll, 14.5-Inch , Blue • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
MerryMakers The Day The Crayons Quit Green Plush Toy,0 months to 100 months 12-Inch • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
fash n kolor®, My Sweet Baby Disappearing Doll Feeding Set, Baby Care 6 Piece Doll Feeding Set for Toy Stroller | 2 Milk & Juice Bottles with 2 Toy Pacifier for Baby Dolls • Amazon Business $14.61 1 $14.61
Aurora® Whimsical Dr. Seuss™ Cat in The Hat Stuffed Animal - Magical Storytelling - Officially Licensed - Black 8 Inches • Amazon Business $9.58 1 $9.58

Materials cost

$214.99

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$16.77

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$264.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.76

Total project goal

$311.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$311.74

1 Donor

-$176.65

Donations toward project cost

-$176.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$103.92

Match offer toward project cost

-$88.33

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.59

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$31.17

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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