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Ms. Arias from Monterey Park, CA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calm Little Hands, Zen

Help me give my students Theraputty CanDo which assists with strengthening weak hand musculature needed for writing and overall hand strength. Theraputty is also highly tactical. Putty and reward boards help with focus.

  • $189 goal

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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

Little hands need strength to handle a writing tool. The way children hold their pencil has a direct effect on how a child's penmanship is. Theraputty strengthens and improves hand strength, circulation and dexterity. At an early-stage children are building fine motor skills and some children need more practice.

My students have special needs and benefit from specialized tools for their academic success.

Theraputty is also useful for special busy hands and can be used as a fidget. The putty is a distractor from whatever is playing in a child's mind or causing them to stress by allowing children to focus on the sensation in their hands instead.

Theraputty lasts forever. It does not pick up dirt or debris. It is non-toxic, latex-free, does not stick to hands, stain or separate. Thank you for your consideration. Your donation will be a blessing to my students.

Ms. Arias Robert Hill Lane Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Arias

Monterey Park, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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

20 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Tweezer Tongs Color Sorting Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.99 1 $27.99
Kenson Kids “I Can Do It!” Token Board, 3 Pack. Colorful Magnetic Rewards Chart with Positive-Reinforcement Stars and Customizable Goal Box. Great for Ages 3-10. Measures 5-Inches by 11-Inches • Amazon Business $18.00 1 $18.00
Theraputty CanDo Antimicrobial , X-Firm, 2 Ounce, Black • School Specialty $6.89 2 $13.78
Theraputty CanDo Medium , 2 Ounce, Green - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $5.77 2 $11.54
Theraputty CanDo Soft , 2 Ounce, Red - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $5.77 2 $11.54
Theraputty CanDo Firm , 2 Ounce, Blue - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $5.77 2 $11.54
hand2mind FingerFocus Highlighter To Go, Dyslexia Tools For Kids, Guided Reading Strips, ADHD Tools, Highlight Reader Strips, Reading Tools for Kids, Calm Strips, Reading Pointers For Kids (1 Pack) • Amazon Business $10.19 1 $10.19
NUOBESTY 10pcs Kids Writing Grip Crossover Writing Aid for Kids Children Homework Drawing (Random Color) • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59

Materials cost

$112.17

Vendor shipping charges

$6.24

Sales tax

$10.26

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$160.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.30

Total project goal

$188.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$188.65

2 Donors

-$92.56

Donations toward project cost

-$81.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.88

match offer

-$92.55

Match offer toward project cost

-$78.67

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.88

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.53

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$0.00

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