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Mrs. Smith from Kinston, NC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Helping Little Hands Write with LeapFrog Mr. Pencil!

Help me give my students the opportunity to develop their writing and fine motor skills in a fun, engaging way.

  • 1 donor
  • $229 goal

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$472 - complete this project and be a hero
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Mrs. Smith has another project! Donate to Celebrating Holidays with Books in Kindergarten! to help her classroom.

$472 - complete this project and be a hero

My Project

In our vibrant kindergarten class, we are always exploring new ways to make learning fun and exciting. Our little learners are full of curiosity, energy, and an eagerness to discover the world around them! Each child brings their own unique abilities, talents, and perspectives into the classroom, creating a warm and inclusive community where everyone is encouraged to grow.

Many of my students are still mastering their fine motor skills and need engaging tools to help them develop their writing abilities.

The LeapFrog Mr. Pencil learning system would be the perfect resource to support their growth in these early stages.

I am requesting a set of LeapFrog Mr. Pencil’s Scribble and Write learning toys. These fun, interactive tools teach children how to write letters, numbers, and shapes through guided play. The Mr. Pencil set allows my students to practice writing while receiving immediate feedback, which helps build confidence and improves their handwriting skills.

These tools would be a game-changer for my students, providing a hands-on, engaging way to strengthen their literacy skills and fine motor control.

Early literacy skills are crucial for setting a strong foundation for a lifetime of learning. The LeapFrog Mr. Pencil tools will allow my students to practice in a playful, hands-on way that holds their attention and encourages them to keep learning and growing. These tools will not only help them with writing but also build their confidence and love for learning!

Mrs. Smith Contentnea - Savannah School Grades PreK-2

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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Kinston, NC 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
LeapFrog Mr. Pencil's Scribble and Write, Pink • Amazon Business $24.99 6 $149.94

Materials cost

$149.94

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$11.70

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$193.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.22

Total project goal

$228.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$228.11

1 Donor

-$228.11

Donations toward project cost

-$193.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.22

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$0.00

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