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Ms. Johnson from Muskegon, MI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Engaging Toys for My Preschool Classroom!

Help me give my students foam cinder block builders, a mega bundle home playlet, a large building set, and more items for classroom use.

  • $753 goal

This project expired on July 3, 2024.

This project expired on July 3, 2024.

My Project

Hello! In my HeadStart preschool classroom we have lots of high achieving and high energy children. We are always trying to make things better for our students, and we feel that the play materials we have do not suit their needs. Our children really need toys that excite and engage them, such as the foam cinder block builders, so their play can be more intentional and meaningful. A lot of what we have is old and some is damaged, so we are unable to use it. This limits our free choice time, and we feel is a disservice to our children. We make and print out as many activities as we can, but really are just needing new materials to engage students to play with each other. Anything helps and is greatly appreciated!

Ms. Johnson McMillan Early Childhood Center Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

16 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kaplan Early Learning Foam Cinder Block Builders - 20 Pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $152.96 1 $152.96
Bluey Mega Bundle Home, BBQ Playset, and 4 Figures | Amazon Exclusive , Multicolor • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Edushape Brick Block Large Building Set - 44 Pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $58.46 1 $58.46
Paw Patrol Lookout Tower Playset with Toy Car Launcher, 2 Chase Action Figures, Chase’s Police Cruiser and Accessories, Kids Toys for Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $41.59 1 $41.59
Dollhouse w/Princesses, 4 Unicorns and Dog Dolls - Pink/Purple Dream House Toy for Little Girls - 4 Rooms w/Garden, Furniture and Accessories - Girls Ages 3-6 • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Paw Patrol, True Metal Adventure City Movie Play Mat Set with 2 Exclusive Toy Cars (Amazon Exclusive), 1:55 Scale, Kids Toys for Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $35.30 1 $35.30
Bluey Caravan Adventure Playset, with 2.5" Jean Luc Figure • Amazon Business $32.72 1 $32.72
Huaker 88 Piece Magnetic Balls and Rods Set,Magnetic Building Toys Colorful DIY STEM Building Blocks Sticks for Ages 3+ Year Old Children Boy Girl Educational Construction Toy • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Paw Patrol, Movie Pups Gift Pack with 6 Collectible Toy Figures, Kids Toys for Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $20.45 1 $20.45
Bluey School Friends - School Mates 4-Pack, 2.5-3" Figures • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Melissa and Doug Magnetic Bug Puzzle - Wood • School Specialty $17.47 1 $17.47
Disney Doorables Glitter and Gold Princess Collection Peek, 8 Blind Bag Inspired Figures, Officially Licensed Kids Toys for Ages 5 Up by Just Play • Amazon Business $16.52 1 $16.52
Paw Patrol, Kitty Catastrophe Gift Set with 8 Collectible Toy Figures, for Kids Aged 3 and Up • Amazon Business $14.68 1 $14.68
Bluey Wooden Character Figures – 4 Colorful Wooden Figures – FSC Certified for Children 3 Years and Up • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Bluey Park Playset 2.5" Figure, Wagon, Swing Set, and Slide • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Magnetic Portable Playboard Doll House Family Magnets for Todder Kids Perfect Preschool Learning Travel Toy (65 Pcs) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Disney Doorables Pixar Fest Collection Peek, Officially Licensed Kids Toys for Ages 5 Up by Just Play • Amazon Business $12.91 1 $12.91
Disney Doorables Encanto Collection Peek, 9 Collectible Figurines in a Casa Madrigal-Themed Box, Kids Toys for Ages 5 Up by Just Play • Amazon Business $7.70 1 $7.70

Materials cost

$598.69

Vendor shipping charges

$1.75

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$639.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$112.84

Total project goal

$752.26

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