Teaching about donuts in pre-K can be a fun and engaging way to introduce various learning concepts, including fine motor skills, math, and even social-emotional skills through activities like donut decorating or pretend play.
Educational benefits include the following:
Fine motor skills: Activities like decorating donuts with frosting and sprinkles, or even making playdough donuts, help develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Math concepts: Counting sprinkles, sorting donuts by color or type, or measuring ingredients when baking can reinforce basic math skills.
Literacy: Using donut-related vocabulary, reading simple recipes, or creating stories about donuts can enhance literacy skills.
Social-emotional skills: Dramatic play activities like a donut shop can foster social interaction, role-playing, and cooperation.
Sensory exploration: The activity of making or decorating donuts provides opportunities for sensory exploration through touching and smelling ingredients.
Cultural awareness: Learning about different types of donuts and their origins can broaden children's understanding of diverse cultures.
Creative expression: Decorating donuts allows children to express their creativity and imagination.
Real-world connections: Doughnuts are a common and relatable food, making them a fun and engaging topic for learning.
The flexible seating, dramatic play items, and book will be a great addition to our classroom that the students will be actively engaged and enjoy.
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Chalyna 8 Pcs Fake Donuts Realistic Artificial Donuts Toy Fake Food Fake Cakes Desserts Donut Decorations Toys for Doughnut Party New Years Party Supplies Favors Food Decoration Prop, 1.78" (Stylish)
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GiftExpress 6 pcs Realistic Artificial Toy Donuts, Scented Fake Donuts, Assorted Realistic Doughnuts Toy Cakes Fake Desserts Decoration Toys, Valentine bv Donut Party Decoration, Prop Food
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Tenare 50 Pieces Donuts Cutouts Bulletin Board Donuts Theme Party Decorations with Glue Point Dots for School Classroom Baby Shower Birthday Party
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Minnie and Moo: The Case of the Missing Jelly Donut (I Can Read Level 3)
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Materials cost
$172.78
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$13.48
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.59
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$218.85
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$38.62
Total project goal
$257.47
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$257.47
2 Donors
-$228.06
Donations toward project cost
-$197.60
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$30.46
match offer
-$25.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$21.25
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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