I have been a second grade teacher for 15 years. This year I am very excited to embark on a new journey. I will be teaching 3-K this year. I have dreamt about this position for a very long time and I am thrilled to have this opportunity. I want to design my classroom to be a warm and inviting environment for these little minds to blossom and grow. We are asking for play food, play appliances, play utensils, and play pots and pans. Playing with food is an important part of a childs development. By allowing my students to play with their food, they are learning about the world and developing a more relaxed and positive association with a variety of foods. This also encourages their senses and stimulates their curiosity.
This type of play can foster my students cognitive development and problem solving skills.
This pretend play with encourage their creativity and imagination.
My students will be able to experiment with different ways to manipulate and interact with their food. It will also be a social experience. When my students play with their food together, it can promote cooperation, communication, and sharing. My students will be able to recreate dishes that their families make. We will be able to explain all of our different cultures. My students can engage in pretend play. They may take on the role of a chef or serving food to their customers. This type of play will enhance my students social skills. All of these skills are so important at a young age. Please help me create an amazing classroom for my little ones.
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Yellow Door Sensory Play Stones, Breads of the World, Set of 8 - Grades PreK-K - Toddler - Durable
• School Specialty
$34.12
1
$34.12
Learning Resources New Sprouts Bake It!
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$31.46
1
$31.46
Melissa & Doug Pretend Condiment Set
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$28.76
1
$28.76
Bigjigs Toys Dozen Realistic Eggs - 2 Cartons of 6 Eggs
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$28.76
1
$28.76
Pretend Play Kitchen Appliances Toy Set, Kids Kitchen Accessories Set - Coffee Maker, Toaster, Mixer, Blender with Light and Sound, Food Playset, Dishes for Girls Boys Kids Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8
• Amazon Business
$27.99
1
$27.99
Battat- Play Circle- Toy Food – Ice Cream Set – Kitchen Accessories For Kids- Pretend Play- Sweet Treats Ice Cream Parlour- 3 years + (21 Pcs)
• Amazon Business
$12.94
2
$25.88
100 PCS Cutting Play Food Toy for Kids Kitchen, Pretend Food Toys for Toddlers, Play Kitchen Toys Accessories with 2 Baskets, Fake Food/Fruit/Vegetable, Birthday Gifts for 3 4 5 Years old Boys Girls
• Amazon Business
$24.99
1
$24.99
Shimfun 143 Piece Play Food for Kids Kitchen - Toy Assortment - Pretend Food for Toddler - Bonus Water Bottle + Deluxe Color Box Packaging + Storage Bag
• Amazon Business
$21.99
1
$21.99
Zomiboo Pretend Play Food Toy Set for Kitchen, Fake Food Plastic Burgers Sandwich Toys Pretend Food Playset Preschool Kitchen Sets Play Food Plastic Food Toys for Restaurant Play Girls Boys
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Funpynani Color Sorting Play Food Set - 70 Pieces, 3+ Ages Cutting Pretend Food Play Toys for Toddlers, Girls and Boys, Play Kitchen Accessories for Kids
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
TekkPerry Kids Kitchen Pretend Play Toys, Cooking Toys Play Pots and Pans Set for Kids, 21pcs Small Stainless Steel Kitchen Cookware Kits Toys, Cookware Playset for Girls, Boys
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
Melissa & Doug Triple-Layer Party Cake Wooden Play Food Set - Birthday Cake Pretend Food Play Set For Toddlers, Kids Ages 3+
• Amazon Business
$16.33
1
$16.33
LOVESTOWN Pretend Play Desserts Toy, 29 PCS Kids Desserts Food Toy Set Pretend Tea Party Food Fake Food Toy for Kids Birthday Gift
• Amazon Business
$12.98
1
$12.98
Materials cost
$389.22
Vendor shipping charges
$7.41
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.84
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$432.47
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$76.32
Total project goal
$508.79
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$508.79
4 Donors
-$446.44
Donations toward project cost
-$381.47
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$64.97
match offer
-$60.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$51.00
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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