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Ms. Ashley from Brockton, MA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning Through Play

Help me give my students new toys such as dramatic play accessories and action figures for the classroom. Preschoolers learn best through hands on play!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ashley's classroom raised $565

This project is fully funded

My Project

Learning through play is a powerful way to discover new ideas and skills while having fun. When we play, we’re not just having a good time; we’re also practicing problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork. Every game, activity, or exploration is an opportunity to learn something new and build our confidence.

So, let’s embrace our playtime with curiosity and enthusiasm, knowing that each playful moment helps us grow and learn in meaningful ways!

Our project aims to enrich our classroom with:

Baby Dolls and Accessories: These toys, along with their accessories, will support dramatic play, allowing children to engage in role-playing scenarios. Through caring for baby dolls and using various accessories, students will develop empathy, social skills, and creativity. This type of play helps them understand real-world roles and interactions in a fun and engaging way.

Action Figures: Action figures are perfect for sparking imagination and storytelling. They enable students to create diverse scenarios and explore different characters, which fosters creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

Sensory Play Materials: We are also looking to include sensory bins filled with sand and other tactile materials. Sensory play is vital for fine motor development and sensory exploration, providing a calming and stimulating experience that enhances cognitive and emotional growth.

Your generous contribution will help us create a vibrant, interactive learning environment where children can explore, imagine, and grow through play. These resources will not only make learning enjoyable but will also support the development of critical skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.

Ms. Ashley Dr W Arnone Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Brockton, MA View local requests

Nearly all 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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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola© Washable Watercolors Classroom Pack - Set of 24 • Nasco $54.70 1 $54.70
Classic Sand and Play Sand for Sandbox, Table, Therapy, and Outdoor Use, 20 lb. Bag, Natural, Non-Toxic, Wet Castle Building for Creativity and Stimulates Sensory Skills • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Lakeshore Tabletop Hardwood Blocks - Master Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Lakeshore Letter Recognition Instant Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Marvel Avengers Action Figures - Iron Man, Hulk, Black Panther, Captain America, Spider Man, Ant Man, War Machine & Falcon! (8) • Amazon Business $39.00 1 $39.00
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 36-Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, 3 Oz Cans of Assort. Colors, Non Candy Halloween Handout Toys & Party Favors, Preschool Toys, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Kinetic Sand, 6lb Mega Mixin’ Bag with Red, Yellow and Blue Play Sand (Amazon Exclusive), Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $27.97 1 $27.97
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $27.80 1 $27.80
CoolSand Advanced Building Sand Molds and Tools Kit - Works with all other Play Sand Brands - 37 Pieces includes: Castle, Bricks and walls Molds, and Tools - Sand Not Included • Amazon Business $24.98 1 $24.98
PREXTEX 18-Piece Baby Doll Accessories Set with Carrying Case - includes Bottle, Sippy Cup, Pacifier, Bib, Hair Brush, Plates and More, Perfect for Kids, Toddlers, and Girls • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
Small Dry Erase White Board 16"X12" Double-Sided Magnetic Portable White Board Desktop Foldable Tabletop Whiteboard Easel for Home, Office, Classroom • Amazon Business $21.59 1 $21.59
HELLOWOOD Kids Cleaning Set, 8pcs Housekeeping Play Set Includes Broom Mop Duster Dustpan Brushes Rag and Organizing Stand, Cleaning Toys Gift for Toddlers Girls Boys Age 3-6, Solid Beech Wood • Amazon Business $20.98 1 $20.98
Large Kids Carpet Playmat Rug 52 x 32 with Non-Slip Backing, City Life Play Mat for Playing with Car Toy, Game Area for Baby Toddler Kid Child Educational Learn Road Traffic in Bedroom, Classroom • Amazon Business $20.95 1 $20.95
Kinetic Sand, The Original Moldable Sensory Play Sand, Brown, 2 lb. Resealable Bag, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$438.90

Vendor shipping charges

$4.50

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$479.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.70

Total project goal

$564.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$564.68

5 Donors

-$339.83

Donations toward project cost

-$288.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.97

Matching donations from our partners

-$224.85

Match offers toward project cost

-$191.12

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.73

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$0.00

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