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Ms. Valisa Mitchell from Dawson, GA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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My Little Fingers Need Help!

Help me give my students jumbo pencils and jumbo pencil grips to support my young students.

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My Project

My younger students need a little support with handwriting. They enjoy writing, but some need jumbo pencils and pencil grips for their little fingers.

They enjoy coloring and forming letters and the jumbo grips and pencils will give them the assistance needed to form letters correctly without stress.

Many of my Kindergarten students struggle with coloring and handwriting because of the strength in their little fingers. I hate to see them grab their little fingers, rub them, and tell me their fingers are hurting. So, all of the items in this project will ease their stress on their little fingers during our handwriting time.

Ms. Valisa Mitchell Cooper - Carver Elementary School 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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Dawson, GA 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

HBCU Alum 150 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Faber-Castell Jumbo Grip Colour Pencils Tin • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
The Pencil Grip JUMBO Metallic Gripper Ergonomic Writing Aid, 6 Count Assorted Colors (TPG-11906) • Amazon Business $15.26 2 $30.52
Seajan 96 Pcs 2b Jumbo Pencils, Big, Fat, Thick, Triangular Grip 7 Inch Large Pencils Refill with Eraser for Kids Beginners Preschoolers Kindergarten School Office Christmas Gifts(Red) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
48 Pieces Jumbo Pencils and 3 Pieces Sharpeners Big Pencil Fat Pencils Thick Pencils Large Pencil for Kids Beginners Preschoolers Kindergarten School Office Supplies (Yellow+Green, Round) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
The Pencil Grip Pencil Grips, The Crossover Grip, Ergonomic Writing Aid For Righties And Lefties, Colorful Pencil Grippers, Assorted Classic Colors, 6 Count - TPG-17806 • Amazon Business $13.46 1 $13.46
JustBlanks 20 Pcs Pencil Grips for Kids Handwriting - Pencil Holder for Kids, Pencil Grippers Writing Tool, Writing Posture Correction Tools for Toddlers, Preschoolers Special Needs for Classroom • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
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 $8.54 1 $8.54
The Pencil Grip Original Pencil Grippers 6 Pcs, Improves Kids Handwriting, Ergonomic Pen Holder for Righties & Lefties, Ideal for Kids, Toddlers, Adults, Writing Tool with Finger Cushion • Amazon Business $7.87 1 $7.87

Materials cost

$153.35

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $10.58

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$196.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.63

Total project goal

$230.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $230.86

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 $230.86

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