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Mrs. Arro from Sussex, VA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Whiteboards and Wonders: Building Writing Skills

Help me give my students whiteboards and sensory writing materials to strengthen their writing skills through hands-on, engaging practice that supports focus, creativity, and fine motor development.

  • $522 goal

This project expired on September 13, 2025.

This project expired on September 13, 2025.

My Project

What makes my students special is their enthusiasm, resilience, and love for learning. They come from diverse backgrounds and bring unique strengths to our classroom community.

Many of my students are hands-on learners who benefit from engaging, interactive tools.

I want to give them the best opportunities to grow, especially in their writing skills, which form the foundation for success across all subjects. I love how curious and determined they are, and I want to fuel that energy with tools that make learning both fun and effective.

This project will give my students access to whiteboards and sensory writing materials that support active, multi-sensory learning. The whiteboards will allow for frequent writing practice in a way that feels safe and low-pressure—mistakes can be erased and retried instantly, encouraging persistence.

The sensory materials will help strengthen fine motor skills while keeping students focused and calm, especially those who benefit from tactile input. My goal is to create a writing-friendly environment where every student feels confident putting their ideas on paper. With your support, we can help them build the skills and self-belief they need to become successful, expressive writers.

Mrs. Arro Sussex Central 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.

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.

Sussex, VA 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

18 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
100 POP FIDGET Toys Bulk (assorted; social emotional learning awareness tools, calming corner, mental health, calm down sensory fidgets for teens) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $200.00 1 $200.00
Wireless VOICE AMPLIFIER with Rechargeable Microphone Headset • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $55.00 1 $55.00
Play-Doh Bulk Pack of 48 Cans, 6 Sets of 8 Modeling Compound Colors, 3oz, Back to School Gifts & Prizes for Students & Classroom, Preschool Toys for Kids, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $26.36 2 $52.72
Kinetic Sand, 2.5lbs Purple Play Sand, Moldable Sensory Toys for Kids, Resealable Bag, for Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $8.99 5 $44.95
Juvale 12 Pack Double Sided Small Dry Erase White Boards with Lines - Whiteboards for Students and Classroom Supplies (9x12 in) • Amazon Business $21.48 2 $42.96
Scribbledo 30 Pack Dry Erase Erasers Assorted Colors Magnetic Whiteboard Erasers for Kids and Students - Smudge Free Small Dry Erase Board Erasers for Classroom Home School and Office • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89

Materials cost

$407.52

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$443.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.29

Total project goal

$521.92

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