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Mrs. Gilroy from Oak Ridge NJ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Games to Grow!

Help me give my students educational games that will help support their fine motor skills, learning math and love for writing.

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My Project

The incorporation of educational games serves as a cornerstone for fostering comprehensive development in young learners. This project aims to introduce a curated selection of preschool educational games targeting fine motor skills, math comprehension, and literacy/writing abilities, thus enriching the preschool learning experience.

The selected educational games cater to the unique developmental needs of preschoolers.

Games focused on fine motor skills, such as stacking blocks and threading beads, promote hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness. Math games, including number recognition activities and shape matching puzzles, lay the groundwork for mathematical understanding and problem-solving skills. Literacy and writing games encourage language development through storytelling, phonics exercises, and pre-writing activities, fostering early literacy skills.

This project aims to create a nurturing environment where preschoolers can thrive academically and personally. Objectives include promoting holistic development, enhancing engagement and motivation, encouraging peer collaboration, and cultivating a love for learning.

My preschool students are characterized by their innate curiosity, resilience, and boundless potential. Each child brings unique strengths and perspectives to the classroom, creating a vibrant learning community. Their enthusiasm for exploration and learning brightens the classroom atmosphere, fostering a sense of wonder and excitement.

The integration of educational games into the preschool curriculum holds immense promise for enriching the learning journey of young children. Through this project, I am dedicated to providing my students with the tools and opportunities they need to thrive and succeed, laying a solid foundation for lifelong learning and academic achievement. Together, we can empower preschoolers to reach their full potential and embark on a journey of discovery and growth.

Mrs. Gilroy
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Relevant Play Kinetic Sand© 11.02 lbs. - Tan • Nasco $50.00 2 $100.00
Lakeshore Construct-A-Letter Activity Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Lakeshore Magnetic Shapes Maze • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Peg Number Boards • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Magnetic Color Maze • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Trace & Write Alphabet Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $32.99 1 $32.99
Learning Resources - Dominoes Double-six Color Bucket 6 Sets 168 Total • Teachers' School Supply $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Tweezer Tongs Color Sorting Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.99 1 $27.99
12 Pieces Fake Food Realistic Artificial Toy Bread Cupcake Slice Fake Donuts Desserts Decoration Macaroon Birthday Toys Faux Fruit Simulation Croissant Fake Model Pu Photography Props(Bread) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Bmag Counting Bears with Matching Sorting Cups,Number Color Recognition STEM Educational Toy for Toddler, Pre-School Learning Toy with 90 Bears,2 Tweezers,11 Activity Cards,1 Storage Box • Amazon Business $19.69 1 $19.69

Materials cost

$407.61

Vendor shipping charges

$24.85

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$468.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.69

Total project goal

$551.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$551.26

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$551.26

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