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Mrs. Barnes from Louisville KY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands-On Learning to Build Social Skills

Help me give my students blocks, TheraPutty, musical instruments, and other items that will build their social skills through play with classmates!

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My Project

All students need to learn how to interact with one another through dramatic play and activities. The items I'm requesting will promote student relationships and learning how to work together through play.

I hope this project will provide opportunities for students to build their social skills by using new materials during our morning playtime.

My students love learning through playing and building long-lasting relationships with their peers. They thrive outside of the classroom by being respectful, working well together, and being able to problem-solve which are things they've learned by playing with one another throughout the year.

Mrs. Barnes
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
400PCS Building Toys Blocks for Kids Ages 2-8 STEM Toys Educational Interlocking Plastic Connect Block Snowflake Toys, Preschool Manipulatives Disc Sets Christmas Birthday Gift for Boys Girls Aged 3+ • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
Exercise Putty - Therapy Putty - Play Putty for Kids (4 Pack, 1.8-oz Each) Hand Exercise Rehabilitation, Stress and Anxiety Relief, Increase fine Motor Skills and Finger Strength. - CLOUD PUTTY • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
Yidedraw 6 Pack LCD Writing Tablet for Kids 8.5 Inch, Reusable Electronic Drawing Doodle Pad Learning Educational Toy Gift Doodle Board for Boys and Girls (Black, Red, Blue, SkyBlue, Pink, Green) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
INLAIER Kids Musical Instruments Set, 20 Pcs Wooden Shakers Percussion Instruments Tambourine Xylophone Toys, Child Early Learning Musical Toys for Boys and Girls Gifts Present with Carrying Bag • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
TOYLI Smart Coins 500 Pieces Interlocking Discs Set, Kids STEM Toys, Kindergarten Classroom Must Haves • Amazon Business $20.95 1 $20.95
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Geomakers STEM Toy Assorted Colors 58 Pieces (LER9293) • Staples $17.45 1 $17.45
Coodoo Upgraded Magnetic Blocks Tough Tiles STEM Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls Learning by Playing Games for Toddlers Kids, Compatible with Major Brands Building Blocks - Starter Set • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Melissa & Doug School Bus Wooden Toy Set With 7 Figures, Pretend Play, Classic Toys For Kids • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Animal Toy, 64 Pack Mini Wild Jungle Realistic Plastic Animals Figure Toys Set, for Kids Boy Girl Party Favors Pinata Goodie Bag Stuffers Easter Egg Fillers Birthday Classroom Rewards Cupcake Toppers • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
Funcorn Toys Ocean Sea Animal, 52 Pack Assorted Mini Vinyl Plastic Animal Toy Set, Realistic Under The Sea Life Figure Bath Toy for Child Educational Party Cake Cupcake Topper,Valentines Day Gift • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95

Materials cost

$204.25

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$237.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.88

Total project goal

$279.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $279.19

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 $279.19

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