"This is my second year working as a Kindergarten teacher. It is my first year working at this school. My school is moving towards allowing children more opportunities to learn through play. Every aspect of development is enhanced when children engage in dramatic play. Dramatic play allows children...
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"This is my second year working as a Kindergarten teacher. It is my first year working at this school. My school is moving towards allowing children more opportunities to learn through play. Every aspect of development is enhanced when children engage in dramatic play. Dramatic play allows children to develop emotionally, physically, socially and creatively. Children develop emotionally through dramatic play when they have the opportunity to express their emotions, develop autonomy and learn to distinguish fantasy from reality. They develop physically by improving their fine-motor skills through the process of changing a doll's clothes, dealing with pretend money, and dialing a phone number. They develop socially when they engage in role-playing,learning about other children's perspective, cooperating and sharing and becoming aware of the differences and similarities within the different cultural backgrounds. They develop their creativity when problem solving, using language skills to communicate with others, understanding symbols and in thinking creatively in becoming anything or anyone they want to be. Dramatic play opens up a world of wonder, imagination, and fun. In order for the kids in my classroom to be able to gain more from the experience of dramatic play, I believe it is essential to have a dramatic play area that is appealing and welcoming to all children. I currently have some playhouse materials that are pretty old and outdated. We need a new child-sized table and stools as well as pretend clothes and accessories to go with them. I plan to paint the old furniture and enhance the playhouse with the materials I've requested. Dramatic Play is not only important for children's development but it is also a very exciting and fun part of the day. Whether the children are playing mommies and daddies or going to the doctor for a physical, they are engaging in learning and having fun at the same time. With your help my class will be able to enjoy countless hours of fun in learning through play. Please help us give our playhouse the makeover it desperately needs. Thank You!
My students need a small table and chairs, dress up clothes and materials to go with them and multicultural dolls.
The cost of this proposal is $590, which includes shipping for any materials requested and fulfillment  ."
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Ms. R. sent this note after the project was fully funded:
Nov 8, 2009
Dear geoff & diana, linette, Ronald, Jessica, Carol, Elizabeth, Rosi Bustamante, Nick and Anonymous Donor,
Thank you so much for your contribution to my project. It's hard to say just how grateful I am. My team and I have been talking about and encouraging play activities with our students and their parents. Dramatic play is such and important part in child development and upgrading our dramatic play area will surely encourage and invite my students to participate in dramatic play. Your donation will bring countless hours of play, fun, and excitement. I can't wait to see the kids' faces when they see all our new things. With gratitude,
Ms. R.
Photos coming soon!
Region:
California (North)
Where is the classroom located?
Submitted:
Sep 27, 2009
| Expires:
Mar 05, 2010
Additional Details
Level:
Grades PreK-2
Teacher's funded projects:
1
Thank-you punctuality:
N/A
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Amanda X. (volunteer)
on Sep 30, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested supplies and posted this project.
Scott C. (associate)
on Oct 1, 2009
"I gave to this project because I want to make learning fun, creative and interactive in your classroom! PLUS, I want to support Kandy, so she can be the best teacher to all students!"
Rosi Bustamante
from California
gave
on Oct 4, 2009
"Thank you Rosi for your support. I really appreciate it, and am sure the kids will too!"
The teacher Ms. R.
on Oct 4, 2009
"Thank you Rosi for your support. I really appreciate it and am sure the kids wil too!"
The teacher Ms. R.
on Oct 4, 2009
"I gave to this project because teachers need our support"
Jessica
from California
gave
on Oct 12, 2009
"I gave to this project because I would love to see the kids enjoying and learning in the new playhose. Thank you teacher Kandy."
linette
from san francisco, CA
gave
on Oct 13, 2009
"Thank you Jessica and Linette for helping with this project. I am really looking forward to making this proposal a reality."
The teacher Ms. R.
on Oct 14, 2009
"We gave to this project because we like to see what teachers can do with their students when they have what they need. Learning should be fun."
geoff & diana
from san francisco, CA
gave
on Oct 16, 2009
"Thank you Diana and Geoff!"
The teacher Ms. R.
on Oct 17, 2009
Nick
from Pacifica, CA
gave
on Oct 21, 2009
"Flynn has the potential to become a truly great school; I want the students to have every opportunity to learn in a great environment and I want to support Flynn teachers so that they have the resources they need."
A donor
gave
on Oct 21, 2009
"I agree! Thank you for supporting Flynn."
The teacher Ms. R.
on Oct 21, 2009
"Thank you Nick!"
The teacher Ms. R.
on Oct 21, 2009
"I donated because the project will bring important learning opportunities to the classroom."
Elizabeth
from California
gave
on Oct 30, 2009
"Thank you Elizabeth! It is so exciting to see that we are getting closer and closer to reaching our goal."
The teacher Ms. R.
on Nov 1, 2009
"I donated because some of my fondest childhood memories involve playing make believe in kindergarten. Thanks for doing this for your kids."
Carol
from Berkeley, CA
gave
on Nov 2, 2009
"I donated because the project will bring important learning opportunities to the classroom."
A donor
gave
in honor of Ronald
on Nov 6, 2009
Project fully funded!
Happy news
on Nov 6, 2009
The teacher Ms. R.
on Nov 8, 2009
Purchased the supplies for Ms. R.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Jenni D. (staff member)
on Nov 9, 2009
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