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Mrs. Clark from Westland, MI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Animals in the Classroom

Help me give my students mini animals to enhance their pretend play every day!

  • 4 donors
  • $81 still needed thanks to a match offer

expires Oct 13

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Mrs. Clark Graham Elementary School
Westland, MI Grades PreK-2

My Project

Mini animal figures provide hands-on learning opportunities that help kindergarten students build important early academic skills. Children can use the figures to sort, classify, compare, and count animals, strengthening their math and science understanding through play. As students explore different animal types, habitats, and characteristics, they develop vocabulary, observation skills, and critical thinking. These engaging manipulatives make abstract concepts more concrete and accessible for young learners.

Animal figures also support social-emotional growth, creativity, and language development.

During imaginative play, students practice storytelling, communication, and problem-solving as they create animal adventures and work together with classmates. These experiences encourage cooperation, turn-taking, and self-expression while helping students build confidence in sharing their ideas. By incorporating mini animal figures into classroom centers and lessons, students can learn through exploration, play, and meaningful hands-on experiences that support their overall development.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

22 students impacted 4 donors
Mrs. Clark Graham Elementary School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Westland, MI 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

22 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
JOYIN 69 Pcs Small Animal Figures, Mini Jungle Toy Set with Sensory Bin, Realistic Wild Forest Playset, Zoo, Ocean, Farm Animals Figurines, Dinosaur Party Favors, Easter Gifts for Boys and Girls 3-5 • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
SIENON 26Pack Polar Animal Figures, Mini Plastic Arctic Antarctic Sea Creatures Penguin Polar Bear Walrus Snowy Owl Wolf for Kids Educational Christmas Birthday Cake Topper Gift Easter Egg Decor • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
SIENON 12Pcs Farm Animals Toys Figures Set, Mini Realistic Plastic Barn Cattle Farmyard Playset for Kids Educational Learning Christmas Easter Egg Birthday Party Favors Cake Decorations • Amazon Business $11.10 2 $22.20
12PCS Reptile Lizard Animals Figures, Mini Plastic Realistic Cold Blooded Amphibian Frog Jungle Chameleon Rainforest Character Toys for Kids Educational Halloween Prank Props Diorama Easter Eggs • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
100 Pcs Realistic Mini Bugs Toy, Plastic Insects Figurines For Kid Children Toddler, Fake Play Bug For Insect Themed Garden Party, Halloween Goody Bag Filler, Christmas Stocking Stuffers, Cake Topper • Amazon Business $16.94 1 $16.94
Ocean Sea Animals Figures, 60 Pack Mini Plastic Deep Underwater Life Creatures Set, STEM Educational Shower Bath Toys Gift for Baby Toddler Cupcake Toppers Party Supplies with Turtle Octopus Shark • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$148.07

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$180.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.82

Total project goal

$212.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $212.11

2 Donors

-$25.00

Donations toward project cost

-$22.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.00

Disney match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.88

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $161.22

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