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Ms. Pimentel from Kaneohe, HI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calm Loose Parts Play

Help me give my students loose parts! In Pre-K encourage creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. These open-ended materials allow children to explore, experiment, and create, developing fine motor skills, problem-solving, and fostering independence in their learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Pimentel's classroom raised $750

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Loose parts play a vital role in Pre-K education because they foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. These open-ended materials—such as stones, sticks, buttons, and fabric scraps—allow young children to engage in imaginative play, where they can explore, experiment, and create without specific instructions or limitations. This kind of play helps develop fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and decision-making as children manipulate and combine objects in countless ways.

Loose parts also support language development and social skills.

When children collaborate with peers during loose parts play, they learn to communicate, negotiate, and share ideas. Additionally, because these materials can be used in various ways across different contexts, they promote divergent thinking, encouraging children to see multiple solutions to a single problem. This flexibility in play nurtures a deeper understanding of concepts in areas like math, science, and art.

Finally, loose parts offer opportunities for children to take ownership of their learning, as they independently choose how to use materials and how to express their creativity. This autonomy builds confidence and encourages a sense of agency in the learning process.

Ms. Pimentel Waiahole Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pacon Assorted Wood Pieces and Shapes, 18 Pounds • Amazon Business $74.92 1 $74.92
Hape Marble Run Race Track Games • Amazon Business $43.99 1 $43.99
Wooden Marble Run for Kids Ages 4-8, 60 Pieces Wood Building Blocks Toys and Construction Play Set, Marble Track Maze Game STEM Learning Toys Gifts for Boys Girls (60pc Set) • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
MERRYHEART Wooden Rainbow Stacking Toy, Water Wave Elements Wooden Stacker, Various Shapes Nesting Stacking Blocks, Waldorf & Montessori Open-Ended Education Toy for Kids/Toddlers • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
HIFOGANG 12" Round Mirror Plates, Mirror Trays, Glass Flat Mirrors, Mirror Centerpieces, Circle Mirror Candle Plates for Table Centerpieces&Wedding Decorations & Party Centerpieces, 2mm, 12 Pack • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Yalikop 240 Pcs Miniature Garden Accessories, Including Animals, Mini Houses, Table and Chairs and Dollhouse Decoration, Miniature Figurines, Micro Landscape Ornaments, Garden DIY Kit, Birthday Gift • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Wood Masking Tape Dispenser Craft Tape Dispenser Multi Roll Tape Dispenser Tape Cutter Dispenser Tape Stand Holder Tape Roll Holder for Painting Kitchen Office Gifts 9.6" x 5.5" x 5" (No Masking Tape • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Wooden Acorns 1-1/4 Inch, Bag of 50 Natural Wood Counting & Sorting Decor Crafts Kit DIY by Woodpeckers • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Roowest 19 Pcs Garden Accessories Garden Fairies Kit Miniatures Garden Animals Cute Tiny Mushroom Mini Pond Bridge Figurine Miniature Figurines Micro Landscape Ornaments for Home Garden • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Craftzilla Colored Masking Tape - 11 Roll Multi-Pack, 825 Ft x 1 in Colorful Craft Tape – Vibrant Rainbow Colored Painters Tape – Great for Arts & Crafts, Labeling and Color-Coding • Amazon Business $22.45 1 $22.45
ASAKUKI 500ml Premium, Essential Oil Diffuser with Remote Control, 5 in 1 Ultrasonic Aromatherapy Fragrant Oil Humidifier Vaporizer, Timer and Auto-Off Safety Switch Brown • Amazon Business $21.23 1 $21.23
FOMI Premium Kids Hot Cold Ice Packs | 4 Pack | Soft Colorful Sleeves | Fun Animal Designed Children Gel Bead Wrap | Pain Relief for Kids Boo Boos, Fever, Wisdom Teeth, Tired Eyes, Headaches • Amazon Business $19.25 1 $19.25
novelinks 32 OZ Clear Plastic Mason Jars with Lids - Dishwasher Safe Plastic Mason Jars 32 OZ Plastic Jars with Lids for Kitchen & Household Storage (6 Pack) (Silver) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
6 Pack 24 Oz Clear plastic jar, Refillable Kitchen Storage Containers, For Kitchen & Household, Aluminum cap. • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Jetec 300pcs Half Wooden Beads 6 Sizes Natural Half Wooden Balls Unfinished Round Split Wood Balls Half Craft Beads Wood Mini Hemisphere for DIY Projects Arts,gnome Noses(10/12/15/18/20/25mm) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
200 Pcs Natural Wood Beads Bulk 4 Styles Round Wood Beads Hexagon Polygon Wooden Beads Bird Toys Spacer Unfinished Geometric Beads for DIY Crafts Garland Jewelry • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
DomeStar 2 LB Glass Pebbles for Decorative, Sun Moon Stars Flat Marbles Glass Beads Glass Gem for DIY Aquarium Vase Fillers(35-40pcs) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Unfinished Wood Mini Bowl, 3/4 inch, Perfect for Scale Models, Dollhouse Dishes, Wood Craft Projects, and Sorting Activity, Pack of 25, by Woodpeckers • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
SigMntun Polished Stone Set Mixed Crystals, 72 Pcs Handpicked Tumbled Gemstones Rocks, Pebbles for Reiki, Chakra, Healing, Home Decor, Mixed-162 • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
12 Pcs Garden Accessories Miniature Bridge Mini Lighthouse Water Well Bridge Figurines Pond Lawn Garden Ornament Figurines for DIY Craft Garden Decor (Classic Style) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
LUEYAO Flat Marbles Glass Beads Square Light Blue and Clear Color for Vase Fillers Mixed Colour Stone for Succulent Garden Decoration Craft Project Fish Tank Bottom Decoration 1LB • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Niteangel Wooden Ladder Bridge, Hamster Mouse Rat Rodents Toy, Small Animal Chew Toy • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Handcraft Blends Lavender Essential Oil - Huge 4 Fl Oz - 100% Pure and Natural - Premium Grade with Glass Dropper • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
BigOtters 64PCS Natural Wooden Rings, 6 Sizes Natural Wooden Rings, DIY Wooden Rings, Unpainted Wooden Rings for DIY Crafts, Ring Pendants and Connectors Jewelry Making • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
TCOTBE 600 Pcs Assorted Sizes Wooden Buttons Mixed Colors Coconut Shell Wood Handmade Ornament Buttons for Sewing Decorations DIY Arts and Crafts Manual Button Painting • Amazon Business $8.69 1 $8.69
Handcraft Blends Peppermint Essential Oil - Huge 4 Fl Oz - 100% Pure and Natural - Premium Grade with Glass Dropper • Amazon Business $8.09 1 $8.09
Handcraft Blends Eucalyptus Essential Oil - Huge 4 Fl Oz - 100% Pure and Natural - Premium Grade with Glass Dropper • Amazon Business $8.09 1 $8.09
CYS EXCEL X-Large 1.1"-1.35" Cobalt Blue Glass Flat Gemstone Vase Fillers (1 LB) Multiple Colors Marble Beads Aquarium Rocks Floral Supplies Stones Decorative Mosaic Gem Pebbles (Approx. 28-35 PCS) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
CYS EXCEL X-Large 1.1"-1.35" Green Glass Flat Gemstone Vase Fillers (1 LB) Multiple Color Choices Marble Beads Aquarium Rocks Floral Supplies Stones Decorative Mosaic Gem Pebbles (Approx. 28-35 PCS) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
CYS EXCEL X-Large 1.1"-1.35" White Glass Flat Gemstone Vase Fillers (1 LB) Multiple Color Choices Marble Beads Aquarium Rocks Floral Supplies Stones Decorative Mosaic Gem Pebbles (Approx. 28-35 PCS) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$573.49

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $25.23

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$637.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$112.47

Total project goal

$749.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $749.79

1 Donor

-$749.79

Donations toward project cost

-$637.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$112.47

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