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Mrs. Bolaños from Ann Arbor, MI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Life Skills: Wonderers to Writers

Help me give my students fine motor development so they can be confident writers.

  • $1,217 goal

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My Project

I'm setting the foundation for learning in this year of Kindergarten. We have a lot to do and just a little time to do it!

Learning through play is the only way.

Fine motor development is essential for young learners. We are building our hand muscles now so that we can hold the pencils to share our creative thinking. We will use tweezers, clay, cutting and rolling tools, and lots of sorting to strengthen those tiny fingers. This purchase will give plenty of playful opportunities to meet fine motor goals.

Wondering and science go hand in hand. I'm creating some wondering stations with magnifying glasses, footprint fossils, and plants. We will refine our observation skills and engage in meaningful inquiries throughout the year.

Thank you for your continued support for our young learners.

Mrs. Bolaños Mitchell Elementary 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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Ann Arbor, MI View local requests

More than half 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

60 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Growing Things Theme Box • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 3 $239.97
Lakeshore Plants Book Library - Gr. 1-3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $37.50 3 $112.50
Lakeshore Magnetic Designer • Lakeshore Learning Materials $22.99 4 $91.96
All-Weather Magnifying Glass - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $32.36 2 $64.72
Squigz Starter Set - 24 Pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $32.36 2 $64.72
Lakeshore Classroom Clay & Dough Designer Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Woodland Footprints - 8 Pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $28.76 2 $57.52
Farmyard Footprints Stones - Set of 8 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $28.76 2 $57.52
Lakeshore Store & Stack Bins - Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Faber-Castell World Colors Modeling Clay Set - 15 Piece • Blick Art Materials $6.50 6 $39.00
Nuts and Bolts - 72 Pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $34.16 1 $34.16
Lakeshore Patterning Fine Motor Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Dough Tool Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.99 3 $26.97
Laddie Tri Write 36ct Intermediate • Teachers' School Supply $26.64 1 $26.64
LaCons Flip Top Container - Hinged Lid, 5 oz • Blick Art Materials $0.79 24 $18.96
Tweezers - Set of 12 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $11.66 1 $11.66
Krafty Kids Pom Poms - Primary Colors, 1/2", Mini, Package of 150 • Blick Art Materials $3.26 1 $3.26
Krafty Kids Pom Poms - Pastel Colors, 3/4", Package of 100 • Blick Art Materials $3.26 1 $3.26
Krafty Kids Pom Poms - Primary Colors, 1-1/4", Package of 40 • Blick Art Materials $3.12 1 $3.12

Materials cost

$985.91

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.93

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,033.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$182.41

Total project goal

$1,216.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,216.04

5 Donors

-$867.36

Donations toward project cost

-$737.26

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$130.10

match offer

-$348.67

Match offer toward project cost

-$296.37

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.30

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