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Ms. Natal from Newark, NJ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Can You Imagine That?

Help me give my students the opportunity to use their imagination to play and learn.

  • $437 goal

This project expired on August 22, 2025.

This project expired on August 22, 2025.

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

What better way to learn than through imaginative play? My students are on the Autism Spectrum and playing is such an amazing way to learn and socialize. I am always looking for ways for my students to engage with their typical peers.

Playing is such an important skill for my students with Autism to learn and it gives my students a chance to socialize, communicate and to make friends.

Using their imagination allows them to be free and express themselves in a safe and accepting manner. Mr. Fred Rogers said it best " Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning".

Providing these STEM items to my students will help them build their imagination, communication skills, social emotional skills as well as social interactions just to name a few. This project will help enrich their over all experiences with their peers.

Ms. Natal First Avenue Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

7 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Blockaroo Magnetic Foam Blocks – STEM Preschool Toys for Children, Toddlers, Boys and Girls, The Ultimate Bath Toy – 100 Piece Set with Toy Chest, Bath Building Blocks, Engineering Toys for Kids 3-6 • Amazon Business $129.99 1 $129.99
ArtCreativity Building Block Stress Relief Toys for Kids, Set of 12, Stacking Construction Foam Squeeze Toys in 4 Vibrant Colors, Birthday Party Favors, Goodie Bag Fillers, Office Gifts, Sensory Toys • Amazon Business $14.79 7 $103.53
ZOOFOX 6 Pack Plastic Storage Bins with Lids, 6 Quart Stackable Clear Storage Containers, Latching Box for Organizing Snacks, Crafts, Toys, Tools (Blue handle) • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
ICE KING BEAR Cute Blue Plush Shark Hand Puppet - Stuffed Animal Toy - 14 Inches Long • Amazon Business $14.62 2 $29.24
GINMIC Kids Ocean Animals Toys with Large Play Mat , 18 Pack Assorted Realistic Sea Animal Toys with Carrier Bag Including Shark, Whale, Dolphin etc, for Toddler, Boys & Girls Ages 3-8 • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99

Materials cost

$335.73

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$370.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.43

Total project goal

$436.20

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