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Ms. Dillard from Sarasota, FL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Toy a Day Keeps the Sadness Away

Help me give my students hands on learning activities to promote social emotional development.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Dillard's classroom raised $528

This project is fully funded

My Project

Make a difference in my PreK varying exceptionalities classroom. I am a new PreK teacher and I work with students with varying exceptionalities. My class would love to have extra developmentally appropriate items to help them engage, explore, and solve problems. By purchasing one of these items you are making a huge impact in their academic learning.

Playing through Hands on learning activities ,children are encouraged to learn through exploration.

These STEM activities and building kits will help develop critical thinking skills. The manipulatives help promote fine motor skills, and allow children to experiment and learn through play.

Ms. Dillard Wilkinson Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Sarasota, FL 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

8 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Huaker Kids Building STEM Toys,125 Pcs Educational Construction Engineering Building Blocks Kit for Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Year Old Boys and Girls,Best Gift for Kids Creative Games & Fun Activity • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
Joyn Toys Junior Engineer Creative Building Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $34.16 1 $34.16
Joyn Toys Magic Connectors Building Set - 90 Pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $34.16 1 $34.16
Joyn Toys Snap Together - 360 Pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $34.16 1 $34.16
Playmags Magnetic Tiles Building Set 56 Pcs Set with Car - Super Durable Magnet Blocks, STEM Development Kids Building Toys for Boys Girls & Toddlers • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Kinetic Sand, 2.5lbs Blue Play Sand, Moldable Sensory Toys for Kids, Resealable Bag, Holiday & Christmas Gifts for Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Anxiety Relief Toy, Occupational Therapy Toys, Fidget Toys for Kids, Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Play Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner, Toddler Must Haves (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $26.39 1 $26.39
48PCS Magnetic Blocks for Toddlers Toys, Large Magnetic Cube Toys for Sensory STEM Education Preschool Magnet Toys for 3 4 5 6 Year Old Boys and Girls, Compatile with Mine Magnet World • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
PicassoTiles PTB120 120 Piece Bristle Shape 3D Interlocking Building Blocks Accessories Set, STEM Learning Toy for Kids • Amazon Business $25.10 1 $25.10
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Playmags Magnetic Figures Community Set of 15 Pieces - Play People Perfect for Magnetic Tiles Building Blocks - STEM Learning Toys Children – Magnet Tiles Expansion Accessories Pack • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Coodoo Upgraded Magnetic Blocks Tough Tiles STEM Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls Learning by Playing Games for Toddlers Kids, Compatible with Major Brands Building Blocks - Starter Set • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Fidget Slug - 7.5" 3D Rainbow Color Sensory Fidget Toy • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $17.00 1 $17.00
Silicone Bubble POP Fidget Toy • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $5.00 2 $10.00
LovesTown 209 PCS Wooden Pattern Blocks, Geometric Shapes Blocks Pattern Blocks with Cards Tangram Puzzles for Kids Educational Tangram Toys • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98

Materials cost

$406.86

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$447.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.05

Total project goal

$527.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $527.01

1 Donor

-$248.87

Donations toward project cost

-$223.98

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.89

match offer

-$263.51

Match offer toward project cost

-$223.98

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.53

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$14.64

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