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

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Sensory Manipulatives

Help me give my students sensory toys to help develop fine motor skills.

  • $455 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

I teach at a Title I school in New York City. My Pre-K students are energetic and eager to learn. Pre-K is a critical age in which children are growing their fine motor skills, becoming social and learning new experiences.

In this class, we build a community around what we have in common and our shared experiences.

We are part of a larger school that celebrates inclusion. The work we do in this classroom is building healthy relationships, developing our fine motor skills and learning through art and music.

My Project

All of my students are learning how to play manipulate and handle learning tools. Using sensory toys will improve the students fine motor skills, help them develop confidence and have fun learning. While using these items they will be able to interact and build on developing their communication skills. Many of the items will require them to work with a fellow classmate. Sharing is something we are learning how to do in Pre-K.

The select items are very popular so know the class will love them.

I'm looking forward to seeing them continue to learn and grow.

Mrs. Melillo PS 138 Brooklyn 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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Brooklyn, NY 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

18 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Washable Watercolors in 8 Vibrant Colors, 12 Paint Sets for Kids, Classroom Supplies, Styles Vary • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
Melissa & Doug Shape, Model, and Mold Clay Activity Set - 4 Tubs of Modeling Dough and Tools • Amazon Business $12.39 3 $37.17
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin: Ocean and Sand - Fine Motor and Sensory Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $17.60 2 $35.20
Colorations - BUILDME Creative Creatures Dough Builders (Includes 260 Pieces) - Playdough & Molding Clay Accessories for Kids - Screen-Free Play Time - Builds Animals & Characters • Amazon Business $30.48 1 $30.48
Coogam Wooden Magnetic Fishing Game, Fine Motor Skill Toy ABC Alphabet Color Sorting Puzzle, Montessori Letters Cognition Preschool Gift for Years Old Kid Early Learning with 2 Pole • Amazon Business $25.98 1 $25.98
Sensory Water Beads Toy for Kids 6 Pack, Shapes Learning Toy for Toddlers, Fidget Stress Balls for Autism/ Anxiety Relief for Adults,Bean Bags Great for Cornhole Tossing Carnival Backyard Outdoor Game • Amazon Business $12.19 2 $24.38
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 10-Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted, 2 oz. Cans, Ages 2 and up, Multicolor (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $7.71 3 $23.13
BOSTITCH QuietSharp 6 Heavy Duty Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener, 6-Holes, Blue (EPS10HC) • Amazon Business $22.33 1 $22.33
2 Packs Short Walking Rope with 12 Handles for Preschool Children Toddlers Daycare Schools Teachers (Color 2) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Attatoy Kids Wooden Street Signs Playset (14-Piece Set), Wood Traffic Signs Perfect for Car & Train Set • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Slotic Magnetic Wooden Fishing Game Toy for Toddlers - Alphabet ABC Fish Catching Counting Learning Education Math Preschool Board Games Toys Gifts for 3 4 5 Years Old Girl Boy Kids • Amazon Business $15.90 1 $15.90
June Tailor Bobbin Rack, Holds 32 Bobbins • Amazon Business $12.52 1 $12.52
Pull Back Car, 12 Pack Assorted Mini Plastic Vehicle Set,Funcorn Toys Pull Back Truck and Car Toys for Boys Kids Toddler Party Favors,Die Cast Car Toy Play Set • Amazon Business $10.97 1 $10.97
Scotch Precision Scissor, 8-Inches, Grey/Red • Amazon Business $5.29 2 $10.58
20,000 Rainbow Water Beads for Kids Non Toxic - Water Table Toy - Sensory Toys for Toddlers 3-4 - Educational Therapy Toy - Colorful Gel Beads • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95

Materials cost

$342.55

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$386.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.23

Total project goal

$454.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $454.87

1 Donor

-$151.62

Donations toward project cost

-$128.88

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.74

match offer

-$303.25

Match offer toward project cost

-$257.76

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.49

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