Lakewood Arts (LAC) “Adopt-a-School” for December, 2024 - Rooney Ranch Elementary School: Mrs. Lee’s Class

For December, we donated the remaining funds needed to purchase supplies for the “Tiny Fingers Play But Mighty Strength Grows” project initiated by Mrs. Lee for her pre-K-2nd grade students in Lakewood, CO.

As requested by Mrs. Lee: “The play dough will be used as a soft start activity when the kids first start their day. They will choose their color and manipulate the dough to create their own ideas. This will secretly help strengthen finger muscles to aid in better letter formation and handwriting.

This is the time we are waiting for all the students to arrive to school and get settled. They will be able to show and share their creations with each other to also help them socially too.

The fidgets are another choice to play with during each morning soft start. The students will have more of a variety to engage them quietly, strengthen their fine motor skills while waiting for all classmates to arrive and get settled.”

Lakewood Arts found this project on the DonorsChooose.org website, a 501(c)(3) charity where educators can request funding for projects.

We’re still looking for a schools to “adopt” for the coming year. Please refer any school you know of that needs assistance. In addition to providing space for teachers to exhibit student artwork, we may also assist with art supplies, special events, or may be able to assist your class with a “guest artist teacher.” If you are a teacher interested in participating in our “Adopt-a-School” program, please contact us at lakewoodarts.president@gmail.

Barb Tobiska, our founder, at Friday Open Studio

Every Friday from 12 pm to 3 pm a group of artists get together in the LAC classroom to work on art surrounded by a supportive and knowledgeable group. Feel free to join us!

Fee: $3 for members and $5 for non-members. Drop-ins welcome.

Lakewood Arts Presents: Adopt-a-School Program 

Contact us at lakewoodarts.president@gmail.com if you’re interested in LAC’s Adopt-a-School program!