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Ms. Ritchie from Washington, DC is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Helpers Who Help Us Grow in Our Community

Help me give my students dramatic play costumes to engage in our learning about our community helpers and what they do.

  • $362 goal

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My Project

There are so many people in our community that help us grow. Like the old proverb states, "It takes a village to raise a child." This is one of the reasons why we study community helpers and how they help us in our community and how to become good citizens. Often, my students have a very limited knowledge of the community in which they live and all the things and people who are in it to help them learn and grow.

These costumes will allow for students to dress up like the helpers we are learning about and apply what they have learned into their dramatic play.

These costumes will be placed throughout our centers and will allow for students to take the lead role as the veterinarian, doctor, hair stylist or meteorologist. This will also allow for other students to take on supportive roles as customers and patients. These costumes will allow for students to practice real life scenarios adults experience on a daily basis. It will allow them to not only learn about the job people do but allow them to incorporate new vocabulary into their play as well.

Ms. Ritchie Malcolm X Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters 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
TOPTIE 5 Sets Kids Dress Up Costumes for Preschool, Doctor Surgeon Police Firefighter Construction Worker for Boys Girls • Amazon Business $96.99 1 $96.99
UMU Doctor Kit for Kids, Wooden Pretend Play 37 Pcs Pet Care Play Set Doctor Playset for Toddlers, Montessori Toys Dentist Kit for 3-8 Years Old Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $44.91 1 $44.91
KODATEK Doctor Kit for Kids, 33 Pcs Pretend Play Medical Toys Set, Roleplay Doctor Costume, Wooden Accessories, Flashlight, Tray, Stain Steel Stethoscope, Dentist Kit Toys for Kids, Toddlers, Girls • Amazon Business $25.19 1 $25.19
Melissa & Doug Hair Stylist Role Play Costume Dress-Up Set (7 pcs) • Amazon Business $24.49 1 $24.49
DRESS 2 PLAY Meteorologist Costume with Accessories - Pretend Play Meteorologist Outfit for Kids Ages 3-7 • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Melissa & Doug Veterinarian Role Play Costume Dress-Up Set (9 pcs) - Pretend Veterinarian Outfit With Realistic Accessories, Veterinarian Costume For Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Princess Dress Up Shoes and Jewelry Boutique - 4 Pairs of Play Shoes and Pretend Jewelry Toys Princess Accessories Play Gift Set for Toddlers Little Girls Aged 3,4,5,6 Year Old • Amazon Business $20.39 1 $20.39

Materials cost

$257.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $15.48

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$307.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.23

Total project goal

$361.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $361.53

1 Donor

-$361.53

Donations toward project cost

-$307.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$54.23

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