Help me give my students hands-on ELA activities and the ingredients to make play dough to practice letters, sounds, sight words and math, at school and at home.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Rappa's classroom raised $361
This project is fully funded
My Students
My students come from hard working, low-income households where English is their second language. They are of different cultures and ethnicities. These are kindergartners and 1st graders in a self contained class that include students of English Language Learners and students with special needs. They were in fully remote preschool and kindergarten last year.
Most of my students learn best through hands on activities, especially through using Play-Doh.
They had a tough time learning remotely at such a young age. I'm always trying to find ways to engage my students in learning with hands on activities and hands on centers.
My Project
My kindergartners and 1st graders love their play-doh. Any chance they get, they want to play with play-doh.
What better way to spike up their motivation to learn their letters, sounds, sight words and numbers, than to use play-doh as an incentive.
I've been buying Play-Doh all these years but it dries out quickly. If I can get the materials to make it myself, I can constantly make it and also send it home as an incentive for them to do their homework. It'll be a win, win for me as well as my parents and ultimately for my students! My students also enjoy hands-on ELA centers. I need to have more options for them to choose from depending on their academic needs.
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
EE187 - Sight-Words Instant Learning Center
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$39.99
1
$39.99
TT827 - Building Words Instant Learning Center
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$39.99
1
$39.99
Badia Cream of Tartar, 2 Pound (1283784)
• Amazon Business
$17.23
1
$17.23
Suclain Wooden Mini Rolling Pin Long Kitchen Baking Small Dough Rolling Pin for Children Fondant Pastry Pizza Crafting and Imaginative Play for Halloween and Christmas presents (15 Pieces,6 Inches)
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
Gel Food Coloring 10x10ml Colors Set - Wayin Gel Based Vibrant Food Color Dye Flavorless Edible Icing Color Concentrated Neon Baking Color for Kids Cake Easter Egg Decorating Macaron Fondant Cookie
• Amazon Business
$10.38
1
$10.38
KIDDY DOUGH 42-Piece Dough Tool Kit & Clay Party Pack w Letters and Numbers – Mega Tool Playset Includes 45 Colorful Cutters, Molds, Rollers & Play Accessories and 2 Dough Extruders
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
KIDDY DOUGH 42-Piece Dough Tool Kit & Clay Party Pack w Letters and Numbers – Mega Tool Playset Includes 45 Colorful Cutters, Molds, Rollers & Play Accessories and 2 Dough Extruders
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
NOW Solutions, Vegetable Glycerin, 100% Pure, Versatile Skin Care, Softening and Moisturizing, 16-Ounce
• Amazon Business
$7.97
1
$7.97
Materials cost
$272.50
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.09
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$306.59
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$54.10
Total project goal
$360.69
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$360.69
12 Donors
-$353.39
Donations toward project cost
-$306.59
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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