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Ms. Flokstra from Ozark MO is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Diverse and Inclusive Figures

Help me give my students a bigger world view by helping me provide more diverse and inclusive manipulatives to engage with.

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Children learn about themselves through play – so, it’s powerful when they see themselves and their lives reflected in their toys. It builds a sense of belonging and helps them feel good about themselves. For children from minority or marginalized groups (such as children with disabilities or from minority ethnic groups), or children who may not have a traditional nuclear family set up, seeing themselves and their families reflected in their toys can help validate their experiences and their identity. For a preschooler, seeing a doll that shares their skin tone and hair type can be a powerful affirmation of their identity and worth.

Children’s toys and books can either reinforce stereotypes or they can challenge them, they can narrow children’s options, or widen them.

Having access to toys representing a diverse range of people encourages children's imaginative play. They can create richer narratives during playtime – using a wider array of characters – which stimulates their cognitive development and nurtures storytelling and creativity. Through imaginative play, children can explore different cultures, languages, and traditions. These experiences can lead to a more empathetic worldview, where children grow up valuing and respecting the uniqueness of all individuals.

It is my desire to promote diversity and inclusivity in my classroom, all the way down to the toys they are able to engage with.

Ms. Flokstra
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Constructive Playthings MTC-334 Pretend Professionals Career Doll Figures, Diverse Learning Toy Figures for Kids for Home, Classrooms and More, Set of 12 • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Cre8tive Minds Marvel Education Friends with Diverse Abilities Figure Set with Wheelchairs, Canes, Eyepatches, and More, Inclusive Doll Set of 6 for Ages 3 and Up, Multicolor, 5 inches (MTC-164) • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
Cre8tive Minds Caucasian Family Doll Set, Set of 8 Inclusive and Diverse Toy Figures for Kids, Vinyl Dollhouse Figurines for Classroom, Home, and More, 5 Inches • Amazon Business $25.74 1 $25.74
Cre8tive Minds African American Family Doll Set, Set of 8 Inclusive and Diverse Toy Figures for Kids, Vinyl Dollhouse Figurines for Classroom, Home, and More, 5 Inches • Amazon Business $25.00 1 $25.00
Marvel - 136 Education Pretend Play Hispanic Family, Set of 8 Inclusive and Diverse Toy Figures for Kids, Vinyl Dollhouse Figurines for Classroom, Home, and More, 5 Inches • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$135.67

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$167.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.60

Total project goal

$197.31

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Total project goal

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 $197.31

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