Imaginative Play Tools for Growing Kindergarten Minds
Help me give my students engaging dramatic play, building, and fine motor toys that spark imagination, support social-emotional learning, and build essential early learning skills through hands-on exploration and creativity.
My kindergarten students are curious, creative, and full of energy. They learn best through hands-on experiences that let them explore, imagine, and play together. This project will provide dramatic play items representing real-world professions, building toys for problem-solving and teamwork, and fine motor tools that help strengthen the muscles they need for writing. These Magna-tiles, dress-up sets, and other materials will support social-emotional growth, encourage collaboration, and help build foundational academic skills in a developmentally appropriate way.
My goal is to create a classroom environment where every child can learn through play, feel confident, and discover their interests and strengths.
These resources will help me provide engaging learning opportunities that meet the needs of all learners. My students are special because they come to school each day ready to try new things, support each other, and grow together. I want to give them the tools to keep building those important early skills through joyful, purposeful play.
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
MAGNA-TILES Classic 100-Piece Magnetic Construction Set, The ORIGINAL Magnetic Building Brand
• Amazon Business
$111.03
1
$111.03
Melissa & Doug Wooden Slice & Stack Sandwich Counter with Deli Slicer – 56-Piece Pretend Play Food Pieces
• Amazon Business
$38.50
1
$38.50
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Let's Explore Flower Gardening Play Set, 16 Pieces, White - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler
• School Specialty
$36.37
1
$36.37
Kaplan Early Learning Career Dramatic Play Dress-Up Garments - Set 2 - Role-Play Children's Costumes, Ages 3+
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$35.96
1
$35.96
Kaplan Early Learning Career Dramatic Play Dress-Up Garments - Set 2 - Role-Play Children's Costumes, Ages 3+
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$35.96
1
$35.96
Kaplan Early Learning Career Dramatic Play Dress-Up Garments - Set 2 - Role-Play Children's Costumes, Ages 3+
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$35.96
1
$35.96
Sumind 35 Pcs Wooden Doll House Furniture and Accessories Set with 27 Pcs Dollhouse Furniture 8 Pcs Doll House Family Figures for Dollhouse Family Set
• Amazon Business
$33.99
1
$33.99
Melissa & Doug Super Smile Dentist Kit With Pretend Play Set of Teeth And Dental Accessories (25 Toy Pieces) Pretend Dentist Play Set, For Kids Ages 3+
• Amazon Business
$28.49
1
$28.49
Melissa & Doug Get Well Doctor’s Kit Play Set – 25 Toy Pieces - Doctor Role Play Set, Doctor Kit For Toddlers And Kids Ages 3+
• Amazon Business
$27.99
1
$27.99
Learning Resources - Lacing Lowercase Alphabet
• Teachers' School Supply
$27.99
1
$27.99
Pokemon Battle Figure 8-Pack - Comes with 2” Pikachu, 2” Bulbasaur, 2” Squirtle, 2” Charmander, 2” Meowth, 2" Jigglypuff, 3” Loudred, and 3” Psyduck
• Amazon Business
$24.31
1
$24.31
Pokémon Battle Figure 8 Pack - Six 2-Inch and Two 3-Inch Battle Figures Including Pikachu - Amazon Exclusive
• Amazon Business
$22.49
1
$22.49
HJIAYAN 20/26 Piece Superhero Mini Series Children's Game Action Figure Set Cake top (26PCS)
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
Origami Paper 500 Sheets Premium Quality for Arts and Crafts 6" Square Sheets 20 Vibrant Colours Same Colour on Both Sides 100 Design Ebook Included (See Back of Cover for Download info)
• Amazon Business
$16.49
1
$16.49
Alphabet Stamps for Kids,26 Pieces Self-Ink Washable Stampers Toys for Children Crafts Party Favor,School Prizes,Birthday Gift,Learn Props
• Amazon Business
$13.99
1
$13.99
CHEFAN Pizza Counting Toddler Toys, Toddler Number Learning Toys, Preschool Math Games, Manipulatives for Preschool
• Amazon Business
Hot Wheels - 5-Car Pack - Styles May Vary
• Best Buy Education
$5.99
1
$5.99
School Zone - Dot-to-Dots Numbers Workbook - 32 Pages, Ages 3 to 5, Preschool to Kindergarten, Connect the Dots, Numerical Order, Coloring, and More (School Zone Activity Zone® Workbook Series)
• Amazon Business
$3.49
1
$3.49
Materials cost
$539.02
Vendor shipping charges
$6.72
Sales tax
$47.16
3rd party payment processing fee
$8.09
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$630.99
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$111.35
Total project goal
$742.34
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$742.34
4 Donors
-$371.16
Donations toward project cost
-$315.49
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$55.67
match offer
-$371.17
Match offer toward project cost
-$315.49
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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