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Ms. Galanto-James from Kealakekua, HI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Explore Real Life Situation Through Play!

Help me give my students materials to explore in dramatic play lab that requires students to learn about real life situation

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Galanto-James's classroom raised $710

This project is fully funded

My Project

Kindergarten provides an experience that enriches all developmental skills. My kindergarten class is mixed with diverse learners who eagerly come to school excited and ready to learn. What makes my students unique is their genuine attitude and love they have for school daily. My students come to school excited to see their friends, their teacher, and most of all their school environment.

With this project, I am requesting materials for my students to explore in our dramatic play lab relating to real life situation.

Dramatic play is an essential learning skills for students to develop to understand real life situation. In addition, We come in contact with daily aspects in life, that student's require to understand and through play, my students will have the opportunity to play, problem-solve, develop critical thinking, and understand why materials have a purpose in our daily life.

My students will have the opportunity to dress up like community helpers, cook using age appropriate materials, and understand materials are required for certain jobs.

Ms. Galanto-James Konawaena Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Kealakekua, HI 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

21 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazon Basics Kids Solid Wood Table and 2 Chair Set, Natural • Amazon Business $98.39 1 $98.39
Teamson Kids Little Helper Wooden Farmer's Market Stand with Pretend Cash Register and 6 Plastic Storage Bins, Green, TD-13638A-AMZ • Amazon Business $94.52 1 $94.52
IRIS USA Small Open Wood Clothing Rack for Small Spaces, Clothes Rack with Shelves, Garment rack with Side Hook, Light Brown • Amazon Business $60.96 1 $60.96
Learning Resources New Sprouts Bundle of Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner - 3 Sets, Ages 18+ months Toddler Pretend Play Food, Educational Toys for Toddlers, Supermarket Toys • Amazon Business $46.00 1 $46.00
12 Pcs Kids Community Helpers Costumes Preschool Dress Vest Career Cosplay Cloth Toddler Occupation Pretend Role Play for Kids Dramatic Play Toys • Amazon Business $32.69 1 $32.69
Learning Resources Pretend & Play Calculator Cash Register - 73 Pieces, Ages 3+ Develops Early Math Skills, Play Cash Register for Kids, Toy Cash Register, Play Money for Kids, Gifts for Boys and Girls, Play Money for Kids • Amazon Business $28.49 1 $28.49
Pretend Play Toy Food Kitchen Set, Asia Dim Sum Set for Kids, Tea Time Toys Sweet Treats Suitable for Café , Birthday for Boys Girls • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
KODATEK Doctor Kit for Kids, 33 Pcs Pretend Play Medical Toys Set, Roleplay Doctor Costume, Wooden Accessories, Flashlight, Tray, Stain Steel Stethoscope, Dentist Kit Toys for Kids, Toddlers, Girls • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Meland Kids Cleaning Set - 8Pcs Toddler Broom and Cleaning Set with Toy Vacuum Cleaner, Pretend Play Children House Cleaning Toys, Christmas Birthday Gift for Girls Boys • Amazon Business $24.97 1 $24.97
Melissa & Doug Fresh Mart Grocery Store Play Food and Role Play Companion Set - Kids Grocery Store Pretend Play, Play Pretend Food, Pretend Grocery Shopping For Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $24.05 1 $24.05
Melissa & Doug School Time! Classroom Play Set Game - Be Teacher or Student • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Victostar Magnetic Wooden Cutting Fruits Vegetables Food Play Toy Set with Basket for Kids (Vegetables) • Amazon Business $22.48 1 $22.48
NUOBESTY 2Pcs Shopping Basket for Kids Toys Mini Plastic Organizing Storage Basket with Handles Retail Shopping Baskets for Kids Party Favors Pretend Play • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Melissa & Doug My Own Wooden Mailbox Activity Set and Educational Toy • Amazon Business $15.29 1 $15.29

Materials cost

$540.80

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $23.80

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$602.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$106.36

Total project goal

$709.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $709.07

1 Donor

-$634.43

Donations toward project cost

-$602.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.72

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$74.64

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