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Ms. Orloff from Reno, NV is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Play-Based Approach to Science and Dramatic Play

Help me give my students hands-on learning activities to help engage their growing brains.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Orloff's classroom raised $868

This project is fully funded

My Students

I teach in a public, Pre-K classroom that supports low income children, helping them get ready for Kindergarten so that they can succeed with their peers. My students are ready to learn through hands-on experiences. This is the best way that Pre-K aged students learn. They have a strong interest in science, math, literacy, and gross motor activities.

My Project

Last year we were restricted with how our students could use manipulatives. This year we are able to start using manipulatives again, so we are in need of materials and manipulatives to bridge the gap in their learning and build meaningful hands-on experiences. Research shows that hands-on exploration is the best way for young children to learn. Our program prioritizes open exploration and play based learning so these manipulatives are key to teaching the necessary skills to be ready for kindergarten. By purchasing these materials I will be able to fill gaps in my science and dramatic play centers, which are lacking in manipulatives that are necessary to meet the essential standards my students need to be successful in kindergarten. The manipulatives that we have selected meet our curriculum guidelines and the Nevada PreK standards listed below.

Standards:

Math-

5.PK.1 Identify and sort information

Language-

5.PK.2b Trace and progress to copying basic shapes.

1.PK.3 Identify letters in own name.

Science-

N.PK1.A Observe their world

N.PK.3 Use tools to observe and explore different objects/environments

P.PK.1 Sort objects according to observable properties (eg. by shape and color)

P.PK.3 Explore what happens to objects in relation to other forces (ex. Magnets, gravity, and water)

L.PK.4 Use five senses to explore and investigate the natural world.

Physical Development-

2.PK.2 Performs a variety of large motor skills (ex. Balancing on a beam)

6.PK.2 Demonstrate the muscle strength, dexterity, and control needed to manipulate items (eg. scissors, writing utensil, paint brushes, play dough, buttons/snaps, etc.)

Dramatic Play-

1.PK.3 Act out roles that involve another child(ren) in related role; for instance, mother and baby, grocer and shopper.

1.PK.7 Use dress-up clothes or costumes and other props in dramatic.

Ms. Orloff Elmcrest Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Reno, NV 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

20 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
RA191 - Beginners Balance Beams • Lakeshore Learning Materials $139.00 1 $139.00
VS101 - Heavy-Duty School Microscope • Lakeshore Learning Materials $89.99 1 $89.99
TT489 - Take-Along Train Station • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
LC3540X - Prepared Slides - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
SE741 - Tactile Liquid Letters • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
JJ247 - Scoop-A-Bug Sorting Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
NR15 - Log Builders - Starter Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
DD749 - Shake Reveal Science Cards • Lakeshore Learning Materials $32.99 1 $32.99
DD407 - Find the Number Activity Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
PP889 - My First Shaving Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
HH509 - Touch Feel Mystery Capsules • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
HH506 - Whats the Sound? Mystery Capsules • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
LC742 - Find the Letter Activity Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99

Materials cost

$646.88

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $50.78

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$737.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$130.12

Total project goal

$867.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $867.48

1 Donor

-$867.48

Donations toward project cost

-$737.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$130.12

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