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Ms. Leah from Bronx, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Get a Grip! Strengthening Student's Hand and Minds

Help me give my students pencil grips for handwriting skills development! My students struggle with poor hand control and grip needed for holding a pencil and completing handwriting tasks.

  • 1 donor
  • $163 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

Strong hands lead to strong minds! Help our students build grip strength, focus and confidence with hand grippers that make learning hands on-literally!

I have several students with poor grip strength and we are in need of pencil grippers to help improve a more functional grip for my students.

Handwriting is very important, holding the pencil properly creates a more solid foundation for young learners as they are learning to hold a pencil.

Several of my students struggle with holding a pencil properly, using these pencil grippers will allow students to hold pencils and other handwriting tools with greater ease and confidence. Poor hand grip and weakness can lead to decreased handwriting skills development.

Ms. Leah PS 57 Crescent Grades 3-5

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.

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Bronx, NY 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

20 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
4 Twist N Write Mechanical Pencils with Pkg. of 5 Refills, 2mm Lead • Amazon Business $11.62 2 $23.24
hand2mind Grab That Monster Fine Motor Activity Set, Occupational Therapy Toys, Fine Motor Skills Toys for Toddlers 3-4, Pincer Grasp Toys, Play Therapy Games for Kids, Preschool Learning Activities • Amazon Business $14.79 1 $14.79
Firesara training grips for pencil, Original Training Grips Puppy Design Posture Correction for Kids Preschoolers Children Adults Special Needs Handwriting Aid for Lefties or Righties (3PCS) • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79
The Pencil Grip Magic Tri Stix, Non-Toxic and Washable Markers For Kids, 24 Assorted Stix Markers, TPG-397 • Amazon Business $10.00 1 $10.00
The Original OT Invented & Patented HandiWriter, Hand Made in The USA, Handwriting Aid for a Proper Tripod Grip, Finger Position & Better Penmanship. Great for All Kids Kindergarten Age & Up (2 Pack) • Amazon Business $9.00 1 $9.00
Special Supplies Egg Pen-Pencil Grips for Kids and Adults Colorful, Cushioned Holders for Handwriting, Drawing, Coloring - Ergonomic Right or Left-Handed Use - Reusable (6-Pack) • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Pencil Grips for Kids Handwriting, Handwriting Without Tears, Preschool Pencil Grip, Pencil Grip for Toddlers 3-5, Pencil Grippers for Kids Handwriting, Grotto Pencil Grip, 6PCS Write Right Stylus • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Mr. Pen- Owl Pencil Grips, 6 pcs, Morandi Colors Pencil Grips, Cute Pencil Grips, Pencil Grips for Kids Handwriting, Pencil Grips for Kids, Finger Grips for Pencils, Writing Aids for Kid • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
3Pcs Loop Scissors, Windspeed 7.8 Inch Spring Scissors Mini Training Loop Scissors Loop Scissors Colorful Grip Scissors Loop Handle with Easy-Open Squeeze Handles for Special Needs and Elderly • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
The Pencil Grip Inc. The Ring Grip, Assorted Colors, Pack of 6 - Comfortable • School Specialty $5.92 1 $5.92

Materials cost

$106.19

Vendor shipping charges

$0.59

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$138.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.42

Total project goal

$162.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$162.79

1 Donor

-$162.79

Donations toward project cost

-$138.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.42

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$0.00

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