Pretend play is an important opportunity for children. Children that are exposed to a variety of pretend play activities, both structured and unstructured, have greater language and cognitive skills than those who do not participate in pretend play. Pretend play is a critical part of children’s development. Offering toys that allow for imagination and interactive play allows for these concepts to develop.
When a child pretends, he’s building many different skills, including language skills, social emotional skills, as well as problem solving and thinking skills.
In young children with autism, studies have shown that better pretend play skills early on are linked to better language skills at ages 8 and 9.
Providing opportunities for play is important to overall growth and development of all children. This project provides the toys necessary for imaginative play.
Inspire My Play Sensory Bin with Lid and Removable Storage Inserts - Toddler Sensory Bin Toys - Sensory Bins for Toddler Crafts - Kids Sensory Toys for Autistic Children - Creativity for Kids
• Amazon Business
$69.99
1
$69.99
48PCS Toddler Wooden Stacking Building Blocks Montessori Toys for 1 2 3 4 5 6 Year Old Girls Boys Preschool Educational Sensory Toys for Toddlers 1-3 STEM Learning Toys Ages 2-4 Kids Toys Games Gift
• Amazon Business
$23.99
2
$47.98
Refrigerator Organizer Bins with Lids, 12 Pack Plastic Freezer Organizer Bins for Freezer, Kitchen, Cabinets - Clear Pantry Organization and Storage Bins Fridge Organizers by GOLIYEAN
• Amazon Business
$46.99
1
$46.99
Fisher-Price Little People Big Helpers Home, blue playset with black figures for toddlers and preschool kids [Amazon Exclusive]
• Amazon Business
$42.99
1
$42.99
Fisher-Price Little People Neighborhood Helpers Figure 10-Pack
• Amazon Business
$38.95
1
$38.95
MICKYU 3D Pin Art Board Game Toy Extra Large, Fun Hand Imprint Needle Clone Toy, Rainbow Face Impression Pin Mold Sensory Therapy Toys Gift for Kids Boys Girls Adults
• Amazon Business
$24.99
1
$24.99
Fisher-Price Little People Animal Friends
• Amazon Business
$21.99
1
$21.99
Tsomtto Counting Dinosaurs Toys for Kids with Sorting Bowls Toddler Learning Activities Ages 2-4 Preschool Early Educational Montessori Fine Motor Skills Toys for 2 3 4 5 Years Old Boys Girls(102 PCS)
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Secura 60-Minute Visual Countdown Timer, 7.5-Inch Oversize Classroom Visual Timer for Kids and Adults, Durable Mechanical Kitchen Timer Clock with Magnetic Backing (Blue)
• Amazon Business
$18.99
1
$18.99
My Brother Otto - An Autism Awareness Book
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
My brother's keeper: A story about autism
• Amazon Business
$8.95
1
$8.95
Materials cost
$358.80
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$29.60
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.38
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$423.78
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$74.78
Total project goal
$498.56
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$498.56
6 Donors
-$482.14
Donations toward project cost
-$417.32
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$64.82
match offer
-$7.60
Match offer toward project cost
-$6.46
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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