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Help Second Graders Build Strong Handwriting Foundations!

Help me give my students handwriting practice workbooks. Second-grade students are at a critical stage in developing their handwriting skills, and consistent practice is essential for improving both legibility and fine motor control.

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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

The handwriting practice workbooks will provide students with structured, consistent practice to refine their writing skills. These workbooks will help students improve letter formation, spacing, and overall legibility, which are foundational for their academic success. By offering engaging, step-by-step practice, these materials will enable students to build confidence in their handwriting and support their ability to express ideas clearly in writing.My goal for this project is to provide students with the tools they need to develop strong handwriting skills, which will positively impact their performance in writing tasks across all subjects. I aim to help students improve fine motor control, form letters accurately, and develop neat, readable handwriting. With consistent practice, I hope students will gain confidence in their writing and experience a sense of accomplishment as their skills improve. My second-grade students are eager learners wvho are at a critical stage in developing essential skills for their academic journey. Many of them come from diverse backgrounds, with varying levels of prior exposure to formal handwriting practice. Despite these differences, they share a strong curiosity and determination to succeed. They are excited to learn and grow, and with the right support and resources, they will flourish in their handwriting abilities. Their enthusiasm and resilience make them truly special and motivated to improve.

Mrs. West PS 36 Margaret Douglas 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

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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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

14 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Handwriting Practice Book for Kids (Silly Sentences): Penmanship and Writing Workbook for Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Grade: Learn and Laugh by Tracing Letters, Sight Words and Funny Phrases • Amazon Business $5.95 14 $83.30
Handwriting: Learn to Print! (Letter Tracing, Practice) • Amazon Business $5.99 6 $35.94

Materials cost

$119.24

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$151.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.65

Total project goal

$177.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $177.68

2 Donors

-$140.18

Donations toward project cost

-$119.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.03

match offer

-$37.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$31.88

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.62

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 $0.00

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