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Mrs. Hsiao from Los Angeles, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Motor Up!

My students need tools to stimulate their motor skills, props to facilitate second language development, and an easy-to-access instructional chart to see the lessons.

  • $1,083 goal

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My Students

How frustrating was it for you to learn a new language? Imagine yourself as a 5 year old, coming to school on the 1st day and the teacher is yapping away in Mandarin. Then as you eagerly write and turn the pages of colorful books, you realize you can't b/c you lack the motor skills to do so.

These are my students: -5 years old, kinder students, -First timers in school, -Come from low income families, -90% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 5% Others, -Surrounding neighborhood is occupied by gang activities, -some parents realize the importance of Chinese so they are enrolled in this Mandarin Dual Language Program.

The school: -SoCal. Public/Inner-City school, -First Mandarin Dual Language Program in the public school. -Title One School.

My Project

These students come from low income families, broken homes, gang-involved community. Therefore, prior to coming to Kindergarten, many of them were not exposed to age appropriated motor activities. Their hand-eye coordination, finger movements, and fine motor skills are not at where they should be. These requested resources serve 2 purposes. First, MOTOR SKILLS. As children are taught on writing, threading, gripping, stamping, etc. these motions will strengthen their fine motor skills. Further more, the resources have deeper educational meaning. They promote learning math skills such as patterns, verbal skills such as communication, and social skills as children collaborate in small groups. Second: LEARNING CHINESE (Mandarin). In order to help the students understand the content, visual input is the key. Therefore, as a teacher, I will use those resources to act out family relation, food we eat, etc. Having something tangible makes learning new language more hopeful.

Now imagine these little children writing thank you notes to you in CHINESE because they have the motor skills and the language ability.

Wouldn't that be exciting? Not only for you, but also for them. As these little people see that they -can- use their hands to do many amazing things, and they -can- speak a different language, their confidence will grow and their interest for learning will blossom! Thank you! 謝謝!

Mrs. Hsiao City Terrace 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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Los Angeles, CA 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

30 students impacted 51donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
JJ907 - Classic Dollhouse Furniture • Lakeshore Learning $99.50 1 $99.50
JJ906 - Giant Classic Dollhouse • Lakeshore Learning $149.00 1 $149.00
LK467 - Crystal Climbers • Lakeshore Learning $19.99 1 $19.99
RA415 - Extra Chart Stand Rings - Set of 5 • Lakeshore Learning $4.95 1 $4.95
LA964 - Adjustable Pocket Chart Stand • Lakeshore Learning $49.95 1 $49.95
LK297RD - Heavy-Duty Pocket Chart - Red • Lakeshore Learning $22.95 1 $22.95
TR717 - Lakeshore Magic Board - Each • Lakeshore Learning $8.95 5 $44.75
TT767 - Shapes Giant Stampers • Lakeshore Learning $9.95 1 $9.95
BY455 - Colored Wiggly Eyes - Class Pack • Lakeshore Learning $14.95 1 $14.95
LA716 - Hair-Colors Crinkle Strips • Lakeshore Learning $9.95 1 $9.95
LA712 - Giant Washable Color Ink Pads Set 1 • Lakeshore Learning $22.95 1 $22.95
RY928 - Make-A-Face Sheets • Lakeshore Learning $7.95 1 $7.95
PR811 - Craft Laces • Lakeshore Learning $2.99 1 $2.99
FF491 - Alphabet Collage Beads • Lakeshore Learning $12.95 1 $12.95
CE564 - Beginner’s Picture-Word Rubbing Plates • Lakeshore Learning $11.99 1 $11.99
SLM4596 - Rub Trace Stencils - Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning $24.99 1 $24.99
EV212 - Dot Art Painters • Lakeshore Learning $14.95 1 $14.95
FF183 - Magnetic Mosaic Design Board • Lakeshore Learning $19.95 1 $19.95
VR146 - 100-Piece Wooden Train Set • Lakeshore Learning $49.99 1 $49.99
RR390X - Let’s Go Shopping Food Baskets - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning $115.00 1 $115.00
AA200X - Lakeshore Block Play People - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning $89.95 1 $89.95

Materials cost

$799.60

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$73.16

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$919.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$162.31

Total project goal

$1,082.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,082.06

49 Donors

-$1,082.06

Donations toward project cost

-$919.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$162.31

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