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Ms. Tarbox from Philadelphia, PA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let Them Play!

Help me give my students opportunities for open ended play with STEM toys.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Tarbox's classroom raised $491

This project is fully funded

My Students

We are a neighborhood elementary school serving over 800 students and their families in kindergarten through 6th grade. I have the honor of teaching our youngest students as many of them begin their first year of school. I find my students come to school eager to learn and crave structure and consistency. I take pride in creating a special place where they are able to experience the joy of learning in a safe, positive environment.

In this classroom, we build a community around kindness and respect.

We learn to support one another in all our endeavors, big or small. My students try their very best every day to learn and grow and become the best people they can be.

My Project

Students will use open-ended toys during play centers throughout the day. These toys will promote cooperation and imaginative play, improve their social skills, increase mathematical development. Open-ended toys like blocks, Magnatiles, or puzzles, encourage imaginative play, language, and fine- and gross motor skill development.

My students will build skyscrapers with blocks or a corral for their pony.

They will improve their language skills and incorporate problem-solving techniques while playing with each other. By including clear bins to store our toys, I will give my students the control and agency in their play.

Ms. Tarbox Mastery Charter School - Smedley 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.

Philadelphia, PA 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

25 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sterilite 16428012 6 Quart/5.7 Liter Storage Box, White Lid with Clear Base (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $33.12 2 $66.24
FF579 - Blocks Blueprints Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
PP753 - House Building Engineering Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
FF998 - I Can Build It Construction Planks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
CS459 - Snap Build Blocks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
PicassoTiles PTB120 120pcs Bristle Shape 3D Building Blocks Tiles Construction Toy Set Learning Playset STEM Toy Set Educational Kit Child Branin Development Preschool Kindergarten Toy • Amazon Business $25.01 1 $25.01
Learning Resources Gears! Gears! Gears! 100-Piece Deluxe Building Set, STEM Construction Toy Set, 100 Pieces, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $23.52 1 $23.52
Skoolzy Peg Board Toddler Stacking Toys - STEM Color Sorting Learning Games - Montessori Toys for 1, 2, 3, 4 Year Old Boys and Girls - 38pc Shapes Puzzle Educational Manipulatives, Ebook, Tote • Amazon Business $21.97 1 $21.97
TOMYOU 200 Pieces Building Blocks Kids STEM Toys Educational Building Toys Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Kids Boys and Girls Aged 3+, Safe Material Creativity Kids Toys • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
RAINBOW TOYFROG Straw Constructor STEM Building Toys 300 pcs Interlocking Plastic Educational Toys Engineering Building Blocks -Construction Blocks- Kids Toy for 3-12 Year Old Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $19.89 1 $19.89
Brain Flakes 500 Piece Interlocking Plastic Disc Set - A Creative and Educational Alternative to Building Blocks - Tested for Children's Safety - A Great Stem Toy for Both Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$381.57

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$417.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.64

Total project goal

$490.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $490.93

6 Donors

-$245.46

Donations toward project cost

-$208.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.82

match offer

-$245.47

Match offer toward project cost

-$208.65

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.82

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