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Ms. Laura from Brooklyn, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Playing Our Way to Stronger Hands

Help me give my students fine motor toys to help with their writing skills.

  • $273 goal

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My Project

We are working on increasing fine motor skills. These are the skills necessary for my students to feed themselves, change their clothing, self-care, and learn how to write.

My students all have multiple challenged including Autism and Learning Disabilities.

But I do not want these things to hold them back.

While they struggle with attention and learning, I work hard to make everything we do fun and engaging. Play is the work of children and through play, my students can learn anything.

I am asking for fine motor activities such as puzzles, manipulatives, and games which will help my students grow and strengthen their hands.

Ms. Laura PS 36K Grades 3-5

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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Brooklyn, NY 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

50 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Play22 Wooden Train Tracks - 52 PCS Wooden Train Set + 2 Bonus Toy Trains - Train Sets for Kids - Car Train Toys is Compatible with Thomas Wooden Railway Systems and All Major Brands - Original • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Kinetic Sand, The Original Moldable Sensory Play Sand, Pink, 2 lb. Resealable Bag, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $6.99 3 $20.97
Battat – Shape Sorter House – Color and Shape Sorting Toy with 6 Keys and 12 Shapes for Toddlers 2 years + (14-Pcs) • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
142 Pieces Fine Motor Skills Handy Scooper Set Sensory Bin Filler Includes 12 Sorting Bowls, 8 Tweezers, 2 Scissors Clips, 120 Plush Balls for Early Education and Sorting Counting Training Development • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Montessori Educational Toys Learning Games Busy Board - Toddler Car Activities - Baby Sensory Fine Motor Skills Developmental Toys - Gifts for 6 9 12 18 Month Age 1 2 3 4 One Two Year Old Boys Girls • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Briarpatch I Spy Dig In Game-, Multi (06101) • Amazon Business $16.44 1 $16.44
Classic Operation Game • Amazon Business $15.97 1 $15.97
TOMYOU 32 pcs Shapes Nuts and Bolts Stacking Toys - STEM Color Sorting Learning Games - Montessori Building Construction Kids Matching Game for Preschoolers - Construction Fine Motor Skills for Kids • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
The World of Eric Carle(TM) The Very Hungry Caterpillar(TM) Lacing Cards: (Occupational Therapy Toys, Lacing Cards for Toddlers, Fine Motor Skills Toys, Lacing Cards for Kids) • Amazon Business $14.15 1 $14.15
Dreampark Educational Toddler Toys for Boys Girls Age 1 2 3 4 and Up, Wooden Shape Color Recognition Preschool Stack and Sort Geometric Board Blocks for Kids Children, Non-Toxic • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Counting Animals Toys Matching Game with Sorting Bowls Preschool Learning Activities Montessori Sensory Fine Motor Toys Set for STEM Math Color Sorting Gifts for Toddlers Kids Age 3+ Old Boys Girls • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Impresa Products 5-Pack of Original Stretchy String Fidget / Sensory Toys (BPA/Phthalate/Latex-Free) - Stretches from 10 Inches to 8 Feet! • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89

Materials cost

$198.31

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$231.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.81

Total project goal

$272.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $272.09

1 Donor

-$272.09

Donations toward project cost

-$231.28

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.81

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 $0.00

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