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Ms. Demicco from Griswold, CT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Enhance My Play-based Learning Centers

Help me give my students play items to spark their imagination and encourage social interactions and problem solving techniques.

  • $612 goal

This project expired on July 15, 2025.

This project expired on July 15, 2025.

My Project

I am requesting items that the class can use during play-based learning. These items can encourage the students to use their imagination, practice problem solving skills, and encourage social interactions as they play together. Some of the items will be used to enhance current centers and some will be brand new exciting centers to engage the learners in play.

Play-based learning is an integral part of the day for these young learners.

These play centers encourage the students to practice social skills that they learn during their social-emotional lessons. It also gives the students the opportunity to play with a variety of students.

Ms. Demicco Griswold Elementary 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.

Griswold, CT View local requests

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

Never Before Funded 18 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
CHIUHEI Deluxe Wooden Puppet Theater with Curtains, Blackboard and Clock, Double-Sided Play Store 3-8Y & Kid Puppet Show Theater with 2 Hand Puppets and 4 Finger Puppets for Toddlers 1-3 • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
Lakeshore Community Block Play People • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Melissa & Doug - Veterinarian Role Play Costume Set • Teachers' School Supply $37.99 1 $37.99
Sandtastik Sparkling White Play Sand, 25 lb (11.3 kg) - Fill Sandboxes, Sand Trays, Sensory Tables, Water Tables! Scoop, Mold & Pour This Premium Non-Toxic Sand • Amazon Business $35.62 1 $35.62
Constructive Playthings Color Mixing Wooden Blocks, Light Table Manipulatives, Building Toys, Different Shapes, Multicolor, 24-Piece Set Toddler Toys for Ages 12 Months & Older • Amazon Business $30.18 1 $30.18
A Little SPOT of Emotion 8 Plush Toys with Feelings Book Box Set • Amazon Business $27.68 1 $27.68
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 $26.99 1 $26.99
Bingo Dauber - Mixed Dozen Includes 6 Dazzle Glitter Ink & 6 Ultra Bright Sunsational Ink Dabber • Amazon Business $23.54 1 $23.54
Sensory-N-Stuff - Rainbow Rice Sensory Bin Filler, Sensory Table Filler for Developing Fine Motor Skills, All-Natural & Chemical-Free Colored Rice, 4 Cups of Reusable Sensory Rice • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Juboury 1054Pcs Building Toy Building Blocks Bars Different Shape Educational Construction Engineering Set 3D Puzzle, Interlocking Creative Connecting Kit, Great STEM Toy for Both Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $20.98 1 $20.98
Magnetic Translucent Chips - Set of 500 (in Tub) • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Excellerations Light Table Math Bin - 296 Pieces • Amazon Business $19.47 1 $19.47
Kasfalci See My Feelings Mirror,Shatterproof Mirror for Kids,Social Emotional Learning Emotion Flash Cards,Autism Learning Materials,Anger Management Toys,Calm Down Corner Supplies for Classroom &Home • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Lakeshore Gel-Bead Emotion Friends - Social Emotional Learning, Sensory Toys, Fidget Toys • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
Lakeshore Translucent Letters • Lakeshore Learning Materials $13.99 1 $13.99
READY 2 LEARN Easy Grip Dough and Paint Stampers - Emotions - Set of 12 - Rubber Stamps for Ages 2+ - Crafts and Social Emotional Learning - Washable • Amazon Business $13.60 1 $13.60
Nicecho Dot Markers Kit, 12 Colors Washable Fun Art Marker for Toddlers, Bingo Daubers for Preschool Children, Dab Paint Marker Set Coloring Supplies Including Activity Book • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$473.97

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.63

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$519.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$91.71

Total project goal

$611.42

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