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Mrs. DeMarzio from Springfield, MA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fine Motor Fun!

Help me give my students fun and engaging fine motor activities. Using these items like the sensory blocks or the peacock sorting toy will help them stay focused on learning while strengthening their hand muscles.

  • $416 goal

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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

The items I have selected for my project will make all of the difference for my students' learning. I teach children with autism. They require highly motivating activities to keep them engaged. These fine motor activities like the Fidget Friend Hedgehog or the Shape Sorting Cupcakes will be perfect toys for them to use because they will allow them to learn through play and make sense of the world around them.

My students need these items so they can have a successful and meaningful day of learning.

Being able to have these resources available to them will keep them interested in their work as well as happy and comfortable in their environment.

Mrs. DeMarzio Margaret C. Ells School Grades PreK-2

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.

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Springfield, MA 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

12 students impacted 5donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
TickiT Rainbow Blocks - Set of 24 - Sensory Blocks for Toddlers Aged 12M+ - Colorful Montessori Stacking Shapes - First Building Blocks • Amazon Business $45.97 1 $45.97
Learning Resources Fine Motor Peacock Pals, Fine Motor Toddler Toy, Sorting Set, Set of 5, Ages 18 mos+ • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Learning Resources Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog Sensory Tree House - 7 Pieces, Ages 18+ months Fine Motor and Sensory Toy, Toddler Toys, Montessori Toys, Easter Toys • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Funny Faces Games for 3+ Year olds Girls, Board Games for Toddler Age 3-5, 58 Piece - Kids Memory Matching Game for 2 to 4 Players , Crafts for Kids, Preschool Activities, Speech Therapy Materials • Amazon Business $19.90 1 $19.90
Wooden Montessori Toys for Toddlers Learning Activities Sorting Box Educational Toys Preschool Kindergarten Games Autism Toys Motor Skills STEM for Girls Boys Age 1-2 2 3 4 Year Old • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Learning Resources Peekaboo Learning Farm - 10 Pieces, Ages 18+ months Easter Toys for kids, Counting, Matching & Sorting Toy, Toddler Learning Toys, Farm Animals Toys, Fine Motor Games • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Play-Doh Bulk Winter Colors 12-Pack of Non-Toxic Modeling Compound, 4-Ounce Cans • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Learning Resources Noodle Knockout! Fine Motor Game, Easter Toys for kids, Fine Motor Skills Toys, 67 Pieces, Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $17.00 1 $17.00
Aitey 3PCS Wooden Lacing Toy for Toddlers, Apple Watermelon Pineapple Threading Toys Educational Learning Fine Motor Skill Toys Montessori Travel Toys for Over 3 Years Old Kids Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
edxeducation-19532 Transparent Attribute Blocks - Mini Jar Set of 60 - Colorful, Plastic Shapes - Light Box Accessory - Sensory Play - Math Manipulative for Kids • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
AMOSTING Color Matching Mosaic Pegboard Early Learning Educational Toys for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $16.89 1 $16.89
LIKEE Wooden Pattern Block Animals Jigsaw Puzzle Sorting and Stacking Games Montessori Educational Toys for Toddlers Kids Boys Girls Age 3+ Years Old (36 Shape Pieces& 60 Design Cards in Iron Box) • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
Learning Resources Smart Snacks Shape Sorting Cupcakes, Fine Motor, Color & Shape Recognition, Ages 18 mos+ • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
Learning Resources Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog Fidget Friend -Ages 18+ months Fine Motor and Sensory Play Toy, Easter Toys for kids, Educational Toys for Toddlers, Toddler Montessori Toys • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
hand2mind See My Feelings Mirror, Social Emotional Learning, Shatterproof Mirror for Kids, Anger Management Toys, Anxiety Relief Items, Mindfulness for Kids, Calm Down Corner, Anxiety Toys (Set of 1) • Amazon Business $13.41 1 $13.41
Learning Resources Spike The Fine Motor Hedgehog - 14 Pieces, Ages 18+ months Fine Motor and Sensory Toys, Educational Toys for Toddlers, Montessori Toys, Easter Toys for kids • Amazon Business $12.29 1 $12.29
edxeducation Transparent Letters and Numbers - Mini Jar - Colorful, Plastic Letters and Numbers - Light Box Accessory - Sensory Play - Practice Counting and Spelling • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$318.49

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$353.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.34

Total project goal

$415.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $415.61

3 Donors

-$211.57

Donations toward project cost

-$194.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.89

match offer

-$186.58

Match offer toward project cost

-$158.59

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.99

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.47

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