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Mrs. Nemes from Baltimore, MD is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Rebuilding Foundational Skills in Our Students!

Help me give my students some support in developing their social emotional needs and fine motor skills in which were deeply impacted while schools were closed during COVID.

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My Students

I work in a low-income, high poverty school district in Baltimore City, where my students are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom. Before our students walk into the school building, they have often already faced numerous different obstacles, most being out of their control. Many of my students are being raised in single parent households, are often in charge of their younger siblings and receive a free lunch based on their socioeconomic status. Many of them have experienced traumatic situations as a result of high crime and violence in the neighborhood.

Since returning to in person learning from the pandemic, I am seeing that a lot of my students have not yet built their social and fine motor skills putting them a year or more behind.

The basic skills of holding a pencil and writing your name have been lost on many students. Additionally, students are struggling taking turns, playing games and just enjoying recess. Many are getting into fights and have melt downs because they haven't had time inside the school setting the learn basic social skills and communication. These students have such great potential that requires some additional supports this school year!

My Project

Since student spent a majority of their time learning behind a computer screen, their social emotional development and fine motor skills were negatively impacted. A majority of my teachers in all grades are back to teaching their students how to hold a pencil and write their name. Tool such as play dough, fidgets and fishing games help these students develop the fine motor strength while having fun.

In addition to fine motor concerns, a majority of my students do not know how to play game, share, take turns and express themselves.

Missing time in the early education classrooms, has impacted their social and play skills. These books will be used for both whole group and small group lessons. Providing the students with feelings face mats will help them have a hands on experience learning about emotions. The Little Spot series is an excellent and tangible way for students to learn about behaviors and make connections between emotions and actions.

Lastly, some of my students are struggling with the return to school in general. Sitting for long periods of time is a huge adjustment from laying on a bed behind a computer. Sensory toys, timers and noise cancelling head phones can help student stay focused and learn better. Hands on learning games can help some of my younger students become more engaged in the learning process.

COVID-19 school closures have had impacts on every student in my school and these tools and supplies will help build their capacities as students both in and outside of school. Help me help my students close the gap that was caused by the pandemic!

Mrs. Nemes Moravia Park Elementary School 105 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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Baltimore, MD 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
LA563 - Knock Down Number Challenge • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
A Little SPOT of Feelings 8 Book Box Set (Book 25-32: Empathy, Frustration, Calm, Belonging, Worry, Boredom, Flexible Thinking, & Feelings Detective) • Amazon Business $43.92 1 $43.92
EE100X - Social-Emotional Match-Ups - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.99 1 $36.99
Snug Kids Ear Protection - Noise Cancelling Sound Proof Earmuffs/Headphones for Toddlers, Children & Adults (Black) • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Anxiety Relief Toy, Occupational Therapy Toys, Fidget Toys for Kids, Kids Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Play Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner Must Haves (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
CA312 - Calming Cuddle Ball • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
DD407 - Find the Number Activity Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
AA327 - Catch a Letter Magnetic Learning Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
LA579 - Peel Stick Moody Monsters • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 24-Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Multi-Color, 3-Ounce Cans, Ages 2 and up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.49 1 $16.49
The Self-Regulation Workbook for Kids: CBT Exercises and Coping Strategies to Help Children Handle Anxiety, Stress, and Other Strong Emotions • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
My Magical Choices (The Magic of Me Series) • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
LA499 - Feelings Emotions Dough Mats • Lakeshore Learning Materials $15.99 1 $15.99
Snug Kids Ear Protection - Noise Cancelling Sound Proof Earmuffs/Headphones for Toddlers, Children & Adults (Purple) • Amazon Business $15.29 1 $15.29
20 Pieces Brain Toy PU Squeeze Ball Hand Muscle Exercise Pressure Ball Stress Balls for Teens and Adults Improving Grip Strength Object Recognition Props Release Pressure, 6 Colors • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Anxiety Relief Book for Kids: Activities to Understand and Overcome Worry, Fear, and Stress • Amazon Business $12.24 1 $12.24
Mindfulness for Kids in 10 Minutes a Day: Simple Exercises to Feel Calm, Focused, and Happy • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69

Materials cost

$432.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $25.97

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$495.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$87.42

Total project goal

$582.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $582.78

6 Donors

-$582.78

Donations toward project cost

-$495.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$87.42

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