Welcome to our school, where creativity and imagination thrive! We're excited to bring the magic of dramatic play to our kindergarten classrooms, but we need your support to make it happen. Our goal is to provide materials for four vibrant dramatic play stations, where our students can explore, learn, and grow through imaginative role-playing.
Why Dramatic Play Matters:
Dramatic play is more than just fun and games—it's a powerful tool for early childhood development. Research indicates that dramatic play significantly contributes to the development of vocabulary and background knowledge in early elementary students. As children immerse themselves in imaginative scenarios, they encounter new words, concepts, and cultural references within context, facilitating deeper understanding and retention. By actively participating in pretend play, students actively construct meaning, make connections, and internalize language patterns, laying a solid foundation for future academic success.
How You Can Help:
Your generous support will enable us to acquire materials such as pretend dining sets and cash register to create engaging dramatic play stations in our kindergarten classrooms, providing our students with the materials they need to unleash their creativity and imagination. By donating to our project, you'll empower young learners to explore, learn, and grow through the magic of play.
Thank you for investing in the future of our students!
WHOHOLL Wooden Toys Play Kitchen Accessories, Montessori Toys for 1 2 3 4 5 + Years Old Toddlers, Toy Kitchen Play Dishes & Play Food Playset, Birthday Sets for Kids Girls Boys
• Amazon Business
$29.98
4
$119.92
Melissa & Doug Star Diner Restaurant Play Set (41 pcs) - Pretend Play Food, Restaurant Toy Set With Cookware, Utensils For Kids, Diner Playset for Kids And Toddlers, Ages 3+
• Amazon Business
$28.79
4
$115.16
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
$22.39
4
$89.56
Lakeshore Indestructible Play Dishes - 4-Service Set
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$21.99
4
$87.96
Pizza Party Playset
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$21.99
4
$87.96
Fisher-Price Doctor Playset Medical Kit 7-Piece Toy for Dress Up and Preschool Pretend Play Ages 3+ Years
• Amazon Business
$16.45
4
$65.80
Materials cost
$918.88
Vendor shipping charges
$36.05
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$13.78
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$998.71
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$176.24
Total project goal
$1,174.95
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,174.95
7 Donors
-$350.07
Donations toward project cost
-$297.56
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$52.51
An Anonymous Supporter match offer
-$62.50
Match offer toward project cost
-$53.12
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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