Building a Hands-On Pre-K Classroom for Young Explorers!
Help me give my students the best experience in the classroom with hands on experiences through these different play based manipulatives and play based resources found on Teachers Pay Teachers.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Austin's classroom raised $616
This project is fully funded
My Project
These materials will transform my Pre-K classroom by promoting hands-on, play-based learning that fosters essential developmental skills. The Play-Doh Bulk Pack, Dough Tool Set, and Wooden Sensory Bin Tools engage students in tactile experiences that build fine motor skills, creativity, and sensory exploration. STEM tools like the Meland Marble Run, Insect Lore Butterfly Pavilion, and Science Bug Catcher Kit introduce early science concepts through fun, inquiry-based play, encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving. The Melissa & Doug Get Well Doctor's Kit promotes role-playing, which enhances language development, social skills, and understanding of the world around them. The Learning Resources Dual Lens Magnifiers and Butterfly Pavilion provide opportunities for nature exploration, inspiring curiosity about the environment. Craft supplies like Pom Poms allow students to express their creativity and build coordination.
The goal of this project is to foster play-based learning that encourages curiosity, problem-solving, and motor skill development.
These materials will help my students, who are enthusiastic and eager to learn, develop essential skills in a fun and engaging way. With these resources, they will have the tools to explore, create, and grow in an enriching environment designed to meet their developmental needs at this critical stage in their educational journeys. These young learners are unique in their excitement for discovery and learning through play. This project will give them the opportunity to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning through meaningful, hands-on experiences.
More than half 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
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT
• TPT
$100.00
2
$200.00
Insect Lore Butterfly Pavilion: Pavilion Habitat and Two Live Cups of Caterpillars with STEM Butterfly Journal – Life Science & STEM Education – Butterfly Kit
• Amazon Business
$57.98
1
$57.98
Meland Marble Run - 208Pcs Marble Maze Game Building Toy for Kids, Marble Track Race Set & STEM Learning Toy Gift for Boy Girl Age 4 5 6 7 8 9+(142 Pcs + 60 Glass + 5 Led Lighted Marbles)
• Amazon Business
$49.99
1
$49.99
Play-Doh Bulk Pack of 48 Cans, 6 Sets of 8 Modeling Compound Colors, Party Favors, Arts & Crafts, 3oz, Preschool Toys 2+ (Amazon Exclusive)
• Amazon Business
$26.02
1
$26.02
Melissa & Doug Get Well Doctor’s Kit Play Set – 25 Toy Pieces - Doctor Role Play Set, Doctor Kit For Toddlers And Kids Ages 3+
• Amazon Business
$23.99
1
$23.99
Learning Resources - Dual Lens Magnifiers
• Teachers' School Supply
$11.99
2
$23.98
Leitee 71 PCS Fine Motor Toys Counting Sorting Sensory Bin Filler, 60 Hedge Balls 4 Tweezers 2 Scissors Clips 5 Cups for Boys Girls Early Education and Sorting Counting Training Development
• Amazon Business
$22.99
1
$22.99
10 Pcs Wooden Sensory Bin Tools for Toddlers & Preschool Children, Montessori Sensory Wooden Toys Fine Motor Learning Pretend Play Sensory Tools for Kids
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Science Can Bug Catcher Kit for Kids, Critter Cage Butterfly Bug House Insect Observation Box with 5X Magnifying Glass, Portable Kid Explorer Kit STEM Nature Outdoor Toys Science Kit for Ages 3+
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
HEHALI 1000pcs Multicolor Pom Pom Balls, Assorted Sizes & Colors Pompoms for Arts and Craft Making Decorations
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
Dough Tool Set
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$8.99
1
$8.99
Materials cost
$462.91
Vendor shipping charges
$3.09
Sales tax
$20.37
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.94
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$523.31
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$92.35
Total project goal
$615.66
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$615.66
1 Donor
-$307.83
Donations toward project cost
-$261.66
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$46.17
match offer
-$307.82
Match offer toward project cost
-$261.65
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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