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Ms. Kusek from West Springfield, MA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Do Play Or Not To Play, Lets Get Dramatic!

Help me give my students the opportunity to use imagination in dramatic play!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Kusek's classroom raised $777

This project is fully funded

My Project

In our classroom, we love using our imagination in our dramatic play area. Whether it's a hot coco stand, a bakery, a kitchen - we love playing with our friends and have our imagination come to life.

In our dramatic play area, we can really express who we are and show off how we play.

Each couple of weeks, I like to change up the area to go along with the theme we are working on. However, the less creative materials we have, the less creative our students can be with their minds.

With specific materials, we can help our children play and express themselves not only by themselves but with others!

Ms. Kusek Phillip Coburn School Grades PreK-2

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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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30 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Top and Bake Pizza Counter Set, 34 Pieces - Wood - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $74.77 1 $74.77
Small Foot Wooden Emergency Response Kit • Kaplan Early Learning Company $73.76 1 $73.76
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Thirst Quencher Dispenser Play Set, 10 Pieces - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $48.14 1 $48.14
Melissa & Doug Super Smile Dentist Play Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $43.16 1 $43.16
Learning Resources Pretend & Play Work Belt & Tool Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $42.26 1 $42.26
Plan Toys Dentist Play Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $40.46 1 $40.46
Lakeshore Pretend & Play Mailbox • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Pet Vet Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Berlune 18 Pcs Kids Dress up Pretend Play Clothes Set Kids Community Helpers Dress Vest Role Play Cosplay Dress up Occupation Costume Toddler Dress Clothes Kids Dramatic Play Toys for Preschool • Amazon Business $39.79 1 $39.79
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Frozen Treats Play Set, 24 Pieces - Wood - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $32.99 1 $32.99
Small Foot Wooden Vegetable Garden Playset with Realistic Tools • Kaplan Early Learning Company $32.39 1 $32.39
Melissa & Doug Pretend Condiment Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $28.76 1 $28.76
HAPE Pop Up Wooden Toaster Play Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $26.96 1 $26.96
Kaplan Early Learning Sandwich Making Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $23.36 1 $23.36
21pcs Pretend Camping Play Set Safe Campfire Toys for Kids Dramatic Play Toys for Boys and Girls Doll Camping for Preschoolers • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99

Materials cost

$605.77

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.59

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$660.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$116.55

Total project goal

$777.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $777.00

1 Donor

-$777.00

Donations toward project cost

-$660.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$116.55

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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