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Mrs. Beccarelli from Austin, TX is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Discover the Magic of Dramatic Play Centers in Kindergarten!

Help me give my students pretend play centers with themes to use throughout the year and sensory items!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Beccarelli's classroom raised $613

This project is fully funded

My Project

Dramatic play centers in kindergarten are an essential component of early childhood education, as they provide young students with the opportunity to engage in imaginative play and develop important social and emotional skills. By role-playing and pretending to be different characters, children are able to expand their creativity and communication skills. These centers also allow students to practice problem-solving and conflict resolution as they navigate different scenarios and interact with their peers. Dramatic play centers can help foster a sense of empathy and understanding as students learn to see things from different perspectives and work together to create and act out various scenes.

Dramatic play centers in kindergarten can also support cognitive development by encouraging students to use their imaginations and think critically about the roles they are portraying.

Through pretending to be doctors, bakers, or forest rangers, children are able to explore various real-world occupations and situations, expanding their knowledge and understanding of the world around them. Overall, these centers play a crucial role in the holistic development of young children, providing them with a safe and supportive environment to explore, create, and learn through play.

Mrs. Beccarelli Timothy Baranoff Elementary School Grades PreK-2 Austin, TX View local requests 23 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Milliard Kids Activity Play Table and Chair Set Wood with Storage Baskets, Art Table Playset Furniture with Modern Gray Colors • Amazon Business $77.59 1 $77.59
MAGDESIGNER Kids' Toys Storage Organizer Bins Baskets with Wheels Can Move Everywhere Large 4 Baskets Natural/Primary (Primary Collection) (Purple&Blue&Orange&Green) • Amazon Business $53.91 1 $53.91
Melissa & Doug Wooden Slice & Stack Sandwich Counter with Deli Slicer – 56-Piece Pretend Play Wooden Food Toys, Kitchen Food Set For Toddlers And Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $51.99 1 $51.99
Bouncy Bands Portable 5lb Weighted Sensory Lap Pad • Kaplan Early Learning Company $44.96 1 $44.96
Meland Kids Camping Set with Tent - Toddler Toys for Boys with Campfire, Camping Toys for Kids Indoor Outdoor Pretend Play, Gift Idea for Boys Age 3,4,5,6 Year Old Birthday Christmas (Green) • Amazon Business $33.29 1 $33.29
Atoylink Wooden Tea Party Set for Little Girls 28 Pcs Toddler Tea Set with Cupcake Stand & Food Pretend Play Accessories Kids Kitchen Playset Wooden Toys for 2 3 4 5 6 Year Old Girl Birthday Gift • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Dorjee Kids Coffee Maker Playset with Grinder, Play to Learn Coffee Making Routine, Stimulates Imaginative Pretend Play and Life Skills, Gifts for Toddler Girls and Boys, 14pcs in Wood • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
Melissa & Doug Examine and Treat Pet Vet Play Set (24 pcs) - Kids Veterinary Play Set, Veterinarian Kit For Kids, STEAM Toy, Pretend Play Doctor Set For Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $28.79 1 $28.79
MelonArt Kids Ear Protection Earmuffs Safety Hearing Protection Headphones Noise Reduction for Autism Sensory Kids Chirldren (Mint & Pink & Orange) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
ShadeMAGIC Fluorescent Light Covers for Classroom Office - Light Filter Pack of (4); Eliminate Harsh Glare That Causing Eyestrain and Head Strain. Office & Classroom Decorations. Light Diffusers (4) • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Melissa & Doug Birthday Party Cake - Wooden Play Food With Mix-n-Match Toppings and 7 Candles • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Tonies Arthur Audio Play Character • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Tonies Sam-I-Am Audio Play Character from Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Tonies Chris Audio Play Character from Wild Kratts • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
Multi Headphone Audio Splitter, 5-Way Jack 3.5mm Audio Headphone Splitter Stereo Audio Headset Adapter, Headphone Splitter To Connect Up To 5 Devices For Classrooms, Audio Mixing, Shared Experiences • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$483.59

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$520.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$91.91

Total project goal

$612.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $612.75

3 Donors

-$317.84

Donations toward project cost

-$276.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.68

Matching donations from our partners

-$287.86

Match offers toward project cost

-$244.68

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.18

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.05

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