Help me give my students some fun and engaging materials to start off our day!
$582 goal
This project expired on September 6, 2025.
This project expired on September 6, 2025.
My Project
Who doesn't love to play? Every morning, my students start the day with some fun and engaging table activities! Activities include manipulatives, books and other hands on learning materials. They look forward to this every day!
Learning through play is so important in Kindergarten!
Our district is adding more play-based learning time into our day and we as teachers love it! The students are loving having more opportunities to be creative and collaborate with peers.
This project will help add more materials into our classroom for play-based learning! I am so excited about these items and know they add lots of fun and enjoyment for years to come!
More than three‑quarters 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
22 students impacted
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Holady Large Sand Beach Buckets Pail,Sand Bucket Water Bucket for Beach Fun Great Summer Party Accessory(4 Pack)
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MiKoom Floam 6 PCS Foam Clay Fun Foam for Toddlers Update Bright Colors Giant Foam Beads Play Kit for Kids, Classroom Educational Activity Toys Arts Crafts for Boys Girls
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12 Pack LCD Writing Tablet for Kids 10 Inch Erasable Doodle Boards Electronic Drawing Pads Colorful Reusable Painting Tablets Bulk Educational Learning Gifts for 6 Years Boys Girls Party Favors
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IRIS USA 2.7 Qt. Small Plastic Storage Bins with Lids, 10 Pack, Art and Craft Supply Storage Organizers, Office Supply Flat Storage Container, Stackable Clear Storage Box, Secure Latch, Clear/Violet
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Dot Markers for Toddlers Kids Preschool, Bingo Daubers Washable Art Markers 8 Colors, Toddlers Arts and Crafts Supplies, Kids Painting Drawing Coloring Supplies, Dot Paint Craft Kit Preschool Learning
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Kathfly Neon Kids Sunglasses Bulk 9 Colors Novelty Sun Glasses Set 80's Style Sun Glasses Summer Party Favors for Boys Girls
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$26.99
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Atoylink Wooden Counting Peg Board Kindergarten Math Manipulatives Number Counting Toys for Toddlers Learning Materials Montessori Educational Toys for 2 3 4 Year Old Boys Girls Gifts
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$23.99
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Play-Doh Bulk 10-Pack Case of Assorted Colors, Easter Basket Stuffers, Party Favors for Girls & Boys, Kids Arts & Crafts, Preschool Toys, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive)
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$7.99
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$23.97
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
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$23.19
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$23.19
Happyhapi 16 Pack Clipboards Letter Size 9" x 12.5" Eco-Friendly Wood Clip Boards Hardboard for A4 Paper Low Profile Clip for Office, School, Classroom Supplies, Hospital, Traveling, Party, Brown
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102Pcs Flower Garden Building Toys for Girls 3 4 5 6 7 Year Old, Upgrade DIY Building Stacking Toys, STEM Preschool Educational Toddler Toys Brain Development Kindergarten Kids Toy
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$18.99
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10 Pack Large Size Plastic Art Trays,5 Colors Arts and Crafts Organizer Tray,Kids Serving Tray for DIY Projects,Painting,Beads
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$14.99
1
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Materials cost
$456.75
Vendor shipping charges
$1.00
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.85
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$494.60
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$87.28
Total project goal
$581.88
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