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

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Empowering Pre-K Minds: Self-Help Toys for Growth and Learning

Help me give my students five sets of self-help boards and toys to empower my pre-k learners to develop essential life skills while fostering creativity, confidence, and a love for learning.

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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

As a passionate preschool teacher dedicated to nurturing young minds, I am excited to embark on a project aimed at enhancing the learning journey of my Pre-K class through the acquisition of self-help toys. These toys not only foster independence but also lay the foundation for crucial life skills and academic success. With your support, we can create an enriching environment where every child can thrive.

Self-help toys play a pivotal role in the holistic development of young children.

They empower little learners to take charge of their actions, build confidence, and develop essential life skills. By engaging with toys that encourage independence with skills like buttoning, zipping, and snapping, children enhance their fine motor skills, problem-solving abilities, and cognitive development. Moreover, these toys promote social interaction, language development, and emotional intelligence as children collaborate, communicate, and express themselves in playful exploration.

Every child is unique, with distinct interests, abilities, and learning styles. With a diverse array of self-help toys, tailored to accommodate different developmental stages and preferences, I aim to create an inclusive learning environment where every child feels valued and supported. These toys will cater to the individual needs of each child, fostering a sense of belonging and empowerment.

In the journey of early childhood education, every moment counts, and every resource matters. By supporting this project to acquire self-help toys for my pre-k class, you are not only enriching the learning experiences of young children but also empowering them to become confident, capable, and compassionate individuals!

Mrs. A
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kids Preferred Learn to Dress Curious George • Kaplan Early Learning Company $27.86 1 $27.86
Extpro Learn to Dress Owl Doll Toys Kids Early Learning Basic Life Skills Busy Boards - Lace, Snap, Button, Zip for Preschool Education (Owl) • Amazon Business $20.42 1 $20.42
Genius Baby Toys Since 1998 | 18" Learn to Dress Doll and Toy Mouse with Removable Clothes and Shoes for Fine Motor Skills (Button, Zip, Buckle, Tie Pull), Oppenheim Toy Award Winner • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
YIISUN Busy Board Early Learning Basic Life Skills Learn to Dress Boards-Button,Zip,Lace,Buckle,Tie,Snap 6 Pcs/Set • Amazon Business $19.80 1 $19.80
teytoy Sensory Buckle Pillow Toys for Toddlers,Travel Toys for Toddlers 1-3 Learning Fine Motor Skill & Problem Solving,Montessori Sensory Fidgets for Kids Threading Counting Zipper-12 Basic Skill • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$103.06

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$134.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.75

Total project goal

$158.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

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 $158.36

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