Over 80% of our students come from disadvantaged backgrounds. Many of these children don't have access to the selection of reading materials that children from more affluent families take for granted.
Our children have a great hunger for knowledge, but often lack the materials to fulfill this appetite.
Our school is a neighborhood school in a small New England city. There is a strong sense of community here between parents, staff, and residents that truly makes a difference in the school experience.
My Project
Play allows children to use their imagination and creativity, interact with their peers and is important to healthy brain development. While we LOVE to enjoy playtime outside as much as possible, living in New England does not always allow this to happen. During those cold winter months, my students are stuck indoors for most, if not all of the day. They look forward to playtime before going home as a way to unwind from their learning-filled day. These toys will allow my students to have choice as to what they want to play with; and the colorful bins will make these toys easily accessible for the students.
Meaningful playtime helps improves socialization, problem solving skills, and language among many other things.
All kindergartners should have the opportunity in their day to separate from their learning and enjoy some play; and this project will help to make this happen!
Storex Small Cubby Bin, Plastic Storage Container Fits Classroom Cubbies, 12.2" x 7.8" x 1", Assorted Colors (Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple), Pack of 5 (62414U05C)
• Amazon Business
$24.94
2
$49.88
AILUKI 110PCS Magnetic Building Blocks All of Which Are Actual Strong Magnetic Tiles Educational Stacking Blocks Boys Girls Toys for Children Educational and Creative Imagination Development
• Amazon Business
$35.99
1
$35.99
Building Bricks - 1,100 Pieces Compatible Toys by Brickyard Building Blocks - Bulk Block Set with 154 Roof Pieces, 2 Free Brick Separators, and Reusable Storage Box with Handle (1,100 pcs)
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$29.95
1
$29.95
American Fashion Dolls, 11". Set of 6 with different clothes. Introduce them to your Barbie collection. Great favors for Birthday Party gifts
• Amazon Business
$24.99
1
$24.99
African-American Fashion Dolls, 11". Set of 6 with different clothes. Introduce them to your collection. Great favors for Birthday Party gifts.
• Amazon Business
$22.99
1
$22.99
Wooden Blocks - 100 Pc Wood Building Block Set with Carrying Bag and Container (Natural Colored) - 100% Real Wood
• Amazon Business
$18.95
1
$18.95
10 Pack Barbie Doll Clothes Party Gown Outfits with 10 Pairs Doll Shoes for Girl's Birthday Christmas Gift
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Materials cost
$190.74
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.86
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$223.60
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$39.46
Total project goal
$263.06
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$263.06
1 Donor
-$149.07
Donations toward project cost
-$149.07
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$0.00
match offer
-$87.68
Match offer toward project cost
-$74.53
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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