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Ms. Perry from O Fallon, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning through Play

Help me give my students dramatic play toys to let students learn through play.

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

This project is fully funded

My Project

Dramatic play toys are an essential part of all early childhood classrooms. These toys will help support social, emotional, and cognitive development. These toys encourage imagination and creativity while helping children explore real-world roles and experiences. Through dramatic play, young learners practice language skills, problem-solving, cooperation, and empathy. This type of play also helps children make sense of the world around them, building confidence and communication skills that are foundational for lifelong learning. Additionally, dramatic play allows teachers to observe children's interests, personalities, and developmental progress, offering valuable insight that can guide instruction and support each child’s individual growth. All of the items on this list will go directly into our dramatic play center in our kindergarten classroom, which will change themes monthly.

Ms. Perry Estelle Kampmeyer Elementary School Grades PreK-2 O Fallon, IL View local requests 22 students impacted 12donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Learning Resources Farmer's Market Color Set, Identification, Sorting, Nutrition, Food, Gardening • Quill.com $52.46 1 $52.46
NUOBESTY 2pcs Shopping Basket Toy Play Grocery Basket with Handles Fruit Basket New Sprouts Basket Pretend Play Toy • Amazon Business $24.10 2 $48.20
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
Learning Resources New Sprouts Deluxe Market Set - 32 Pieces, Ages 18+ Months Pretend Play Food for Toddlers, Preschool Learning Toys, Kitchen Play Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
PREXTEX Realistic Looking Small Cat Stuffed Animal - 6 inch Stuffed Kittens with Lifelike Details - Plush Cat Set for Kids, Pet Toys, Home Decor, or Cat Lady Costume - Soft and Huggable - 12 Pack • Amazon Business $34.64 1 $34.64
Wooden Ice Cream Toys Kids Play Store Pretend Toy for Toddlers, Play Kitchen Accessories with Scoop & Menu & Fake Money, Ideal Ice Cream Play Set Gifts for 3 4 5 6 7 8 Year Old Girls Boys • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Kitchen Appliances Toys, Kids Play Kitchen Accessories Set, Pretend Kitchen Toys for Kids Ages 4-8, Coffee Maker, Mixer, Toaster with Realistic Lights & Sounds, Gift for Girls Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Ginkgo [100 Pack 12 oz Disposable Thickened Paper Coffee Cups with Lids and Sleeves, To Go Hot Coffee Cups, Hot Chocolate, Cocoa and Coffee Bar Supplies • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
PairPear Wooden Toy Cookies and Baking Set,Kids 28 Pieces Play Food Toy Kitchen Playset,Pretend Play Kitchen Accessories Gift for Boys and Girls 3 Years and up • Amazon Business $29.49 1 $29.49
17 PCS Wooden Bakery Toy Food Playset for Kids, Pretend Picnic Play Food for Toddlers 3+, Play Kitchen Accessories with Shopping Bag, Cutting Food Toys, Gift for Girls Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
U DREAM Pretend Play Food Set, Cooking Toys, Baking Toys, Play Kitchen Accessories • Amazon Business $27.29 1 $27.29
Learning Resources Pretend & Play Calculator Cash Register - 73 Pieces, Ages 3+ Develops Early Math Skills, Play Cash Register for Kids, Toy Cash Register, Play Money for Kids • Amazon Business $22.39 1 $22.39
OCATO 70PCS Cutting Play Food Sets for Kids Kitchen Toy Food Cutting Toys Fruits and Vegetables with Storage Basket Fake Food Pretend Play Kitchen Accessories Toys for Toddlers Boys Girls Xmas Gifts • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Skylety 3 Pcs 7.87 Inches Plush Dog Pillow Toy Set - Fluffy Puppy Soft Toys for Christmas, Girls, Baby, Kids, Party Favor, Birthday, Home Decor (Mountain Dog, Schnauzer, Labrador) • Amazon Business $14.44 1 $14.44

Materials cost

$439.22

Vendor shipping charges

$3.64

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$479.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.61

Total project goal

$564.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$564.06

7 Donors

-$478.76

Donations toward project cost

-$415.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$63.06

match offer

-$75.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$63.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$10.30

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$0.00

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