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Ms. Kusterman from Fort Mill SC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Learning Through Play

My students need materials that increase their ability to play collaboratively while generalizing academic concepts.

  • $595 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

Thank you for looking at our class! We are so excited at the possibility to increase our learning in any way possible. We are a kindergarten and first grade special setting classroom with 10 students. No one student is alike, but we all love to learn in fun and engaging ways.

Our students work hard to overcome obstacles and become the best that they can be despite the challenges they face.

We learn best with tools that are hands on and engaging to work with. Our class has various disabilities, but none of them can stop us from learning.

My Project

This project is designed to help my students continue to grow as learners, and work on social skills. All of these materials have been selected to help students learn and grow both academically and socially. They include a component of problem solving and STEAM related practices.

These materials will allow my students to play, while being inquisitive and working collaboratively.

The light cube will give students an engaging way to play and generalize more academic content. Using shapes, letters, and building new creations will be made even more exciting with the lit up cube. The play kitchen supplies and furniture will further build classroom social skills and problem solving. The oil drip pans will serve as a large magnetic surface for students. They will be able to build words, solve puzzles, and a lot more.

Ms. Kusterman
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Utex Kids 3pcs Wooden Table and 2 Stools/Chairs Set, Chalkboard Table for Child Drawing/Painting/Reading/Study or Group Play, White • Amazon Business $59.95 1 $59.95
I Can Dress Myself Dressing Vests • Amazon Business $41.12 1 $41.12
Delta Children Deluxe Multi-Bin Toy Organizer with Storage Bins, Dark Chocolate/Primary Colored • Amazon Business $36.62 1 $36.62
Magnetic blocks Magnetic Building Blocks For Kids (72 Pieces): Colorful Tiles With Strong Magnets, Educational Toys For Children, Creativity, Imagination, Motor Skills For Girls & Boys • Amazon Business $34.98 1 $34.98
Roylco Educational Light Cube Accessory Kit • Amazon Business $34.94 1 $34.94
Winware ALXP-1826 Commercial Full-Size Sheet Pans, Set of 2 (18-Inch x 26-Inch, Aluminum) • Amazon Business $29.61 1 $29.61
Melissa & Doug 22-Piece Play Kitchen Accessories Set - Utensils, Pot, Pans, and More • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Constructive Playthings EDX-147 Cp Toys Translucent Pattern Blocks / 147 Piece Set • Amazon Business $21.00 1 $21.00
Yoovi Early Learning Basic Life Skills Learn to Dress Boards - Zip, Snap, Button, Buckle, Lace & Tie 6 pcs/set • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Curious Columbus Magnetic Objects And Letters by Set of 52 Foam Picture Magnets, Plus 26 Uppercase Alphabet Magnets From A-Z. Best Educational Toy for Preschool Learning • Amazon Business $19.97 1 $19.97
JaxoJoy 122-Piece Deluxe Pretend Play Food Set Beautiful Toy Food Assortment • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Magnetic Pattern Blocks Set - Educational Toy With 120 Magnets and Carrying Case • Amazon Business $18.69 1 $18.69
Learning Resources View-Thru Geometric Solids, 14 Pieces • Amazon Business $17.57 1 $17.57
Roylco R5910 Animal X-Ray Set, 8" x 10" Size • Amazon Business $16.60 1 $16.60
Roylco FBA_R-5912 Insect X-Rays and Picture Cards • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Animals Figure,54 Piece Mini Jungle Animals Toys Set,ValeforToy Realistic Wild Vinyl Plastic Animal Learning Party Favors Toys For Boys Girls Kids Toddlers Forest Small Animals Playset Cupcake Topper • Amazon Business $11.48 1 $11.48
75 Piece Mini Farm Animal Assortment Party Pack by Big Mo's Toys • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Crayola Non-Toxic White Chalk(12 ct box)and Colored Chalk(12 ct box) Bundle • Amazon Business $4.55 1 $4.55

Materials cost

$438.03

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$30.88

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$505.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.20

Total project goal

$594.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$594.68

6 Donors

-$582.12

Donations toward project cost

-$505.48

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$76.64

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$12.56

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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