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Ms. Daley from San Jose, CA is requesting other through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help My Students Learn to Communicate Through Dramatic Play

My students need dramatic play materials like a science lab set, vet center and a play doctor kit to help them develop positive communication skills with their peers.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Daley's classroom raised $1,584

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

My true test as a teacher is where my students are in twenty years. In twenty years I want my students to not only be equipped with the knowledge, but to also be equipped with the communication skills, problem solving skills and empathy that will allow them to accomplish their goals.

"Education is the most powerful weapon which we can use to change the world" This is what my 23 brilliant students read every morning.

My students spend 8 hours each day working on their goals and we know that every moment of learning takes us farther on our "Camino a la universidad" ( road to college). We are a dual immersion classroom and take pride in speaking Spanish and English, not only because it helps us, but because we can use our bilingualism to help others. My classroom serves students that are academically behind. A large majority of my class receives special education services or intervention services and about 60% are 1-1.5 years behind in reading. My kids call themselves a family and we know with hard work and a Si Se Puede attitude we will meet our goals. Due to our gaps, my kids are used to always trying to catch up and spend their time in intervention services and haven't had the opportunity to learn social skills which they will need in order to be successful.

My Project

Since a large majority of my students are 1-1.5 years behind, our school is highly focused on closing that academic gap. My students spend a large amount of time receiving intervention services or high leverage lessons to close those gaps. They are so focused and making huge academic improvements every day; however I want them to have the time to practice social skills. These dramatic play centers would be used weekly. Each week we would have a social skills objective such as how to ask a friend to use something and how to respond when asked. My students will then practice this objective during dramatic play centers and will be encouraged to use it inside and outside the classroom. My students will learn how to communicate their needs and feelings, validate and listen to others and solve problems. Through the use of the dramatic play centers they will develop communication skills that will allow them to be self advocates as well as advocate for those around them.

This project is extremely important to me because in my opinion the true purpose of an education is to empower my students with both knowledge, character and communication skills that will allow them to be agents of change in their community.

Receiving these materials will help my students learn to problem solve, share, settle differences, communicate needs, share responsibilities and practice crucial communication skills needed to be agents of change.

Ms. Daley Voices College - Bound Language Academy Flagship Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
BR574 - Easy-Build Bricks - Master Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $249.00 1 $249.00
RR900X - Let’s Go Shopping Food Baskets - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $115.00 1 $115.00
RR650X - Let’s Talk! Kid Puppets - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $109.00 1 $109.00
Learning Resources Primary Science Lab Gear • Amazon Business $14.99 5 $74.95
AA124 - Lakeshore Career Hat Collection • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
HH365 - Lakeshore Puppet Theater • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
GG270X - Let’s Pretend Writing Boxes - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
PP718 - Classroom Vet Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 2 $59.98
LM365 - Best-Buy Play Food Assortment • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
LM366 - Best-Buy Multicultural Play Food Assortment • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
LA427 - Best-Buy Kitchen Playset • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
DD781 - Doctor's Office • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
PP723 - Real-Working Cash Register • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Dalmatian Vet Kit, 15-Piece • Amazon Business $27.17 1 $27.17
PP719 - Poseable Puppy • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 2 $25.98
Learning Resources Pretend & Play Doctor Set • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
RE173 - Little Hands Tool Tote • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 1 $21.99
Learning Resources Primary Science Mix And Measure Set • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Learning Resources Primary Science Lab Set • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Learning Resources Primary Science Viewscope • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Learning Resources Prepared Slides Set 2 (24 Specimens) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Learning Resources Prepared Slides Set 1 (24 Specimens) • Amazon Business $9.26 1 $9.26

Materials cost

$1,189.19

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $108.81

3rd party payment processing fee

$17.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,345.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$237.50

Total project goal

$1,583.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,583.34

1 Donor

-$1,583.34

Donations toward project cost

-$1,345.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$237.50

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