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Mrs. Mendez from Garfield, NJ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Language and Social Skills Through Dramatic Play

Help me give my students materials that will enhance our classroom's dramatic play area.

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Mrs. Mendez Garfield Early Learning Center
Garfield, NJ Grades PreK-2

My Project

My students are curious, energetic preschoolers who are eager to explore! As they develop and strengthen their social and language skills, my goal is to provide them with a variety of learning materials to support their diverse needs. Our dramatic play area is in need of materials that will invite the children to play, explore, and interact with their peers. The interactive play market, dress-up costumes, and dolls will help to strengthen my students' social-emotional skills, language development, creativity, and problem-solving skills while helping to support their individual learning goals in a safe, developmentally appropriate space. The Peaceful Spaces Leaf Classroom Carpet will help me create an inviting learning space that will support my students' diverse needs.

More than a third of students from low‑income households

10 students impacted
Mrs. Mendez Garfield Early Learning Center Grades PreK-2 Garfield, NJ 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

10 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Carpets for Kids Peaceful Spaces Leaf Classroom Carpet - Light Blue - 4' x 6' Rectangle Rug • Kaplan Early Learning Company $175.46 1 $175.46
Teamson Kids Cashier Austin Interactive Wooden Play Market Stand with Lights and Sounds, Manual Conveyor Belt, Register and Display Spaces, Green and White Décor on Natural Wood • Amazon Business $136.60 1 $136.60
Kaplan Early Learning Multicultural Soft Dolls - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $44.96 1 $44.96
Jiuguva 12 Pcs Kids Role Play Dress up Clothes Community Helper Career Costumes for Toddler Pretend Play Firefighters Police Doctors Nurse Halloween Costume Cosplay Set for Kids over Age 6 • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Kaplan Early Learning Lil' Cooks Chef Apron and Accessories Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $29.66 1 $29.66
Learning Resources New Sprouts Grow It! Toddler Gardening Set - 9 Pieces, Ages 2+ Toddler Learning Toys, Garden Toys for Kids, Spring and Easter Toys for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $18.00 1 $18.00

Materials cost

$443.67

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 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$480.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.76

Total project goal

$565.09

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Total project goal

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 $565.09

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