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Ms. Dickinson from Princeville, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building a Cozy Corner for Creativity: A Kindergarten Dollhouse Adventure

Help me give my students a cozy area to engage in creative play.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Dickinson's classroom raised $289

This project is fully funded

My Project

At the heart of a kindergarten classroom, where young minds are first exploring the world around them, play is a powerful tool for learning. It encourages creativity, builds social skills, and promotes emotional development. Our classroom is ready to take this experience to the next level with the addition of a special project: a collection of dolls, a cradle, clothes, blankets, and bottles to create a nurturing and imaginative play space for our little ones.

By introducing these dolls and accessories, we will provide our kindergarten students with an opportunity to engage in pretend play that fosters empathy and helps them understand the world of caregiving.

These activities will support their cognitive and social-emotional growth, as they act out real-life scenarios, such as caring for a baby, sharing responsibilities, and expressing kindness.

The dolls, cradle, clothes, blankets, and bottles will create a safe and warm environment where our students can role-play, collaborate with one another, and develop essential skills like communication and problem-solving. Through this playful interaction, they will gain confidence and develop a sense of responsibility and nurturing that will stay with them as they grow.

We believe this project will have lasting benefits, creating a space where children can feel safe to explore, imagine, and learn. Your support will help bring this vision to life, giving our students the tools they need to build their creativity, compassion, and cooperative spirit—skills that will serve them well in both school and life.

Ms. Dickinson Princeville Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Princeville, IL View local requests

More than a third 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

14 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
La Baby Soft Body Doll, 20 Inches, Hispanic - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $45.52 1 $45.52
La Baby Soft Body Doll, 20 Inches, Caucasian - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $45.52 1 $45.52
Lakeshore Baby Doll Blankets & Bottles • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Badger Basket Toy Doll Bed with White Bedding, Storage Baskets, and Personalization Kit – Fits 20-Inch Dolls, White Rose • Amazon Business $34.97 1 $34.97
DC-BEAUTIFUL 12 Pcs Doll Clothes Set Fit 22 Inch Reborn Baby Dolls, 4 Complete Set Outfits Accessories Includes Rompers Headband Socks Bib Hat and Toy Bear for Girls Birthday • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Reborn Baby Dolls Clothes 22 inch Outfit Accessories Yellow Duck 5pcs Set for 20-22 Inch Reborn Doll Newborn Girl&Boy • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$200.98

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.10

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$245.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.25

Total project goal

$288.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $288.34

1 Donor

-$192.23

Donations toward project cost

-$163.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.83

match offer

-$96.11

Match offer toward project cost

-$81.69

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.42

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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