My students need new building toys, such as a Hammering Kit and Squigz, and props, such as dress up kits and pretend tools, for our block play center and our building study.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Julia's classroom raised $826
This project is fully funded
My Students
I teach in a diverse, Title I school in a suburb of Washington, DC. Preschool is often the children's first time being away from their parents, so I strive to make it a fun and engaging environment.
My preschool class includes two, three, four, and five-year-olds with special needs as well as a few typically developing peer models.
The children have a variety of disabilities, including Down Syndrome, blindness, autism, developmental delay, cerebral palsy, and language disorders. I also have a few students who are typically developing who serve as peer models for language and socialization. My students come from culturally and linguistically diverse families and many face socio-economic challenges.
My Project
Children learn so many skills in the block area. My students build Science, Tech, Engineering, and Math (STEM) skills by experimenting with balance, counting, designing new structures, and copying existing buildings. Children can learn concepts such as symmetry and balance through block play. They build social skills by taking turns and negotiating to share toys and work together. Children can also develop their pretend play skills by taking on new roles and acting out scenes with dolls or props. Toys such as the PlusPlus, Squigz, and hammering set will not only boost creativity and design skills, but also help to develop fine motor skills.
My students need new building toys and other materials to bring life to our block area.
We also need materials to add to the block area when we engage in our building study. During the study, we learn about building materials, how buildings are made, and design features. Materials such as the Homes Around the World blocks can help the children learn about other cultures. The Community Buildings set will link our learning to familiar buildings in our area. Children can work as engineers and architects using the doors and window blocks with the blocks already in our classroom.
Children with some disabilities struggle to engage in pretend play, but realistic props and visual supports can help. We will work on pretend play skills with the construction worker costumes and pretend tools. Additionally, the bus and plane toys can be used with dolls to support more opportunities for dramatic play. Cars are always a popular toy in a preschool room, the addition of the new garage toy will help play become more purposeful.
More than three‑quarters 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
Melissa & Doug Construction Worker Role Play Costume Dress-Up Set (6 pcs)
• Amazon Business
$24.99
2
$49.98
Race N Play Parking Garage
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$48.41
1
$48.41
Doors and Windows (Set of 10)
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$47.56
1
$47.56
Homes Around the World Wooden Blocks (Set of 15)
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$42.46
1
$42.46
Kids Role Play Costume Set - 10-Piece Construction Worker Costume for Kids, Builder Dress Up Kit with Hard Hat, Tool Belt, Vest, and Other Accessories for Pretend Play, Halloween Dress Up, School Play
• Amazon Business
$20.99
2
$41.98
Straws and Connectors 400 Pack
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$29.71
1
$29.71
PicassoTiles¨ PT42 Designer Artistry Kit 42pcs Set Magnet Building Tiles Clear Color Magnetic 3D Building Block - Creativity Beyond Imagination! Educational, Inspirational, Conventional, Recreational
• Amazon Business
$29.04
1
$29.04
Round the Construction Site Rug & Bonus Work Vehicle Set
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$28.86
1
$28.86
Hot Wheels(r) 20 Car Pack
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$26.31
1
$26.31
Plus Plus(r) BIG 90 Piece Building Set
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$25.49
1
$25.49
Nature's Accents: Trees and Bushes for Block Play (Set of 14)
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$25.46
1
$25.46
Theo Klein Bosch Toy Drill
• Amazon Business
$22.69
1
$22.69
BLACK+DECKER Jr. Electronic Tool, Jigsaw
• Amazon Business
$21.33
1
$21.33
Squigztm Starter Set (24 Pieces)
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$21.21
1
$21.21
BLACK+DECKER Jr. Fun Tool Set
• Amazon Business
$18.70
1
$18.70
Airplane & Luggage Set
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$16.96
1
$16.96
School Bus Set
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$16.96
1
$16.96
Black & Decker Junior 14 Piece Toy Tool Belt Set
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
LC953 - Extra Plastic Nails
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$4.99
1
$4.99
Materials cost
$662.03
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$9.93
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$701.96
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$123.88
Total project goal
$825.84
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$825.84
12 Donors
-$611.59
Donations toward project cost
-$527.36
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$84.23
match offer
-$205.41
Match offer toward project cost
-$174.60
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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