Help me give my students Legos, dollhouses, and cooperative board games to recharge and fuel their imaginations.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Dwyer's classroom raised $795
This project is fully funded
My Students
I am a proud teacher of diverse learners in NYC's ASD NEST program. My students are special in so many ways---where do I begin?
My students light up when they are learning about a topic that they really connect with and even more so when a project impacts their lives.
Located in the diverse neighborhood of the East Village in NYC, my classroom is a true melting pot of cultures and abilities. Some of my students are advanced thinkers and self-starters while others are learning to engage with schoolwork as well as their peers. Each student finds great joy and pride in learning new topics, but their methods and strategies can vary greatly.
As their teacher, my goal is to provide a learning environment where my students are engaged with inspiring projects and vibrant discussions.
My Project
Covid 19 has restricted so much for my little learners. So many aspects of the classroom have changed in the past 18 months. My goal is for my classroom to be a play where children are safe to explore and imagine and practice all kinds of skills.
Students need to practice socializing and engaging in play and dialogue with their peers.
As a teacher, I believe that practice makes better and what better way to practice than through play! These materials will provide my first graders with the tools for play-based centers. These tools will allow the students to build skills such as sharing materials, creative and flexible thinking, perspective-taking, working collaboratively toward a common goal, fine motor control, communicating effectively, and so much more.
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
Magna Tiles Metropolis Set, The Original Magnetic Building Tiles for Creative Open-Ended Play, Educational Toys for Children Ages 3 Years + (110 Pieces)
• Amazon Business
$99.84
1
$99.84
Kids Portable Lego Table, Activity Wooden Tray. Play Blocks Everywhere. Baseplate Included. Suitable for Lego and Other Major Brands
• Amazon Business
$39.90
2
$79.80
Melissa & Doug Fold & Go Wooden Dollhouse With 2 Play Figures and 11 Pieces of Furniture
• Amazon Business
$59.00
1
$59.00
Melissa & Doug Fold and Go Wooden Castle Dollhouse With Wooden Dolls and Horses (12 pcs)
• Amazon Business
$49.99
1
$49.99
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toys for Creative Play; Kids Creative Kit (484 Pieces)
• Amazon Business
$23.73
2
$47.46
Hape African American Wooden Doll House Family & Wooden Doll House Furniture Children's Room with Accessories
• Amazon Business
$41.07
1
$41.07
Stone Soup
• Amazon Business
$16.99
2
$33.98
Peaceable Kingdom Hoot Owl Hoot - Cooperative Matching Game For Kids
• Amazon Business
$15.99
2
$31.98
Peaceable Kingdom Award Winning Fish Stix Matching Tile Game for Kids
• Amazon Business
$15.99
2
$31.98
Peaceable Kingdom Count Your Chickens Award Winning Cooperative Counting Game for Kids
• Amazon Business
$15.99
2
$31.98
KidKraft Professional Fashion Doll Set
• Amazon Business
$24.08
1
$24.08
Hape Asian Wooden Doll House Family Set
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Melissa & Doug 7-Piece Poseable Wooden Doll Family for Dollhouse (2-4 inches each)
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
Family Pets Wooden Dollhouse Animal Set by Hape | Complete Your Wooden Dolls House with Happy Dog, Cat, Bunny Pet Set with Complimentary Houses and Food Bowls
• Amazon Business
$16.77
1
$16.77
Green Toys Mini Vehicle, 4-Pack
• Amazon Business
$15.37
1
$15.37
Animals Figure,54 Piece Mini Jungle Animals Toys Set,ValeforToy Realistic Wild Vinyl Plastic Animal Learning Party Favors Toys for Boys Girls Kids Toddlers Forest Small Animals Playset Cupcake Topper
• Amazon Business
$13.45
1
$13.45
LEGO Classic White Baseplate 11010 Creative Toy for Kids, Great Open-Ended Imaginative Play Builders (1 Piece)
• Amazon Business
$7.43
1
$7.43
LEGO Classic Blue Baseplate 10714 Building Kit (1 Piece)
• Amazon Business
$5.99
1
$5.99
LEGO Classic Green Baseplate 2304 Supplement for Building, Playing, and Displaying Creations, 10in x 10in, Large Building Base Accessory for Kids and Adults (1 Piece)
• Amazon Business
$5.99
1
$5.99
Materials cost
$633.14
Vendor shipping charges
$2.99
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$9.50
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$675.63
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$119.23
Total project goal
$794.86
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$794.86
5 Donors
-$791.92
Donations toward project cost
-$675.63
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Dwyer and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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