My students are coming into a developmental kindergarten class with a variety of interests, abilities and goals. About a quarter of my students are english language learners and about 50% come from low income homes. For many of my students, this may be their first time to come to school and may be struggling with transition. I want to create a more play-based learning environment in my classroom to have a space where students feel safe to play and grow.
My Project
Having a play based learning environment will benefit my students greatly. The sand and water table promotes physical development. Large muscle skills develop as students dig, pour, sift, scoop and clean up spills with brush and dustpan.
Eye-hand coordination and small muscle control improve as students learn to manipulate sand accessories.
My students will also benefit tremendously from block play. They will use problem solving skills, imagination, self-expression, mathematics, and science.
Both materials requested will help build social skills as students work together to build and play. Students will take turns , request items appropriately and approach peers to play.
Melissa & Doug Standard Unit Solid-Wood Building Blocks With Wooden Storage Tray (60 pcs)
• Amazon Business
$55.45
1
$55.45
KidKraft Wooden Block Set (60-Piece)
• Amazon Business
$34.99
1
$34.99
FAO Schwarz {150 Piece Set} Wooden Castle Building Blocks Set Toy Solid Wood Block Playset Kit for Kids, Toddlers, Boys, and Girls, Fantasy Medieval Knights and Princess Theme with Bridges and Arches
• Amazon Business
$34.95
1
$34.95
Extra Large 79" x 40"! Kids Carpet Playmat Rug City Life -Great For Playing With Cars & Toys - Play Safe Learn Educational & Have Fun -Ideal Gift For Children Baby Bedroom Play Room Game Play Mat Area
• Amazon Business
$32.49
1
$32.49
Materials cost
$496.36
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.45
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$533.81
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$94.20
Total project goal
$628.01
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$628.01
4 Donors
-$216.34
Donations toward project cost
-$183.89
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$32.45
match offer
-$411.67
Match offer toward project cost
-$349.92
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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