Help me give my students the gift of a fun and enriching, dramatic play area! A gateway to imagination, social interaction, and cognitive development.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Lisa's classroom raised $1,199
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
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
Funding my DonorsChoose project is an opportunity to make a profound impact on the education of my special education preschool (SPED PreK) students in our brand new classroom. A majority of these young learners come from low-income households and face unique challenges. By supporting this project, you're helping create a vibrant, dramatic play area specifically designed to enhance their pretend play skills.
The requested items, including interactive props, costumes, and playsets, will transform their learning environment into a dynamic space for imagination and skill development.
My goal is to provide a nurturing setting where my students can flourish socially, emotionally, and cognitively through the power of play. Your contribution will not only bridge resource gaps but also empower these resilient learners to overcome obstacles and thrive in their educational journey.
My students are so special to our classroom because they bring diverse perspectives and untapped potential, and your support will unlock opportunities for growth, exploration, and success.
More than half 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
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Let's Play House! Stainless Steel Pots and Pans Set, Set of 8 - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler
• School Specialty
$41.54
1
$41.54
Melissa & Doug Fold and Go Wooden Barn With 7 Animal Play Figures - Farm Animals Portable Toys For Kids And Toddlers Ages 3+
• Amazon Business
$41.42
1
$41.42
Melissa & Doug Pretend Condiment Set
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$28.76
1
$28.76
Melissa & Doug My Own Wooden Mailbox Activity Set and Educational Toy With Reusable Letters And Post Cards, Pretend Play Mailbox For Preschoolers And Kids Ages 4+
• Amazon Business
$24.93
1
$24.93
Melissa & Doug Get Well Doctor’s Kit Play Set – 25 Toy Pieces - Doctor Role Play Set, Doctor Kit For Toddlers And Kids Ages 3+
• Amazon Business
$23.99
1
$23.99
Melissa & Doug Prepare & Serve Pasta Play Food Set - Wooden Play Food Sets For Kids Kitchen, Pretend Play Kitchen Toys For Kids Ages 3+,Yellow
• Amazon Business
$23.99
1
$23.99
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
$22.49
1
$22.49
Melissa & Doug Stir & Serve Cooking Utensils - 6-Piece Set
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$20.66
1
$20.66
ARTST 9 Sets 14-16-Inch-Baby-Doll-Clothes Compatible with 43cm Baby Doll 15-inch-Baby-Doll American-18-Inch-Girl-Doll Christmas Birthday Gift for Little Girl
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Melissa & Doug Slice and Bake Wooden Cookie Play Food Set - Pretend Cookies And Baking Sheet, Wooden Play Food Set, Toy Baking Set For Kids Ages 3+
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
Safari Animals Figures Toys 12PCS, Realistic Mini Jungle Animal Figures Cake Topper Toy Set - Plastic Wild Zoo Animals Playset Christmas Birthday Gift Party Favor School Project for Kids Toddlers
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
willway 18PCS Mini Arctic Animals Figurines Set, Polar Animals Toy for Kids Plastic Arctic Reindeer,Walrus,White Whale,Polar Bear,Arctic Fox,Wolf Figures, Cake Toppers Christmas Birthday Toy Gift
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Materials cost
$870.86
Vendor shipping charges
$24.83
Sales tax
$79.68
3rd party payment processing fee
$13.06
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,018.43
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$179.72
Total project goal
$1,198.15
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,198.15
1 Donor
-$536.02
Donations toward project cost
-$509.22
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$26.80
match offer
-$599.07
Match offer toward project cost
-$509.21
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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