Help me give my students freedom to explore and be imaginative! Let's learn to play again!
$1,116 goal
This project expired on October 29, 2025.
This project expired on October 29, 2025.
My Project
I am creating a play based classroom this year and I need your help!
When playful learning is embraced students are given the opportunity to explore the unknown, lead their own learning, and find joy in their learning!
Creating these stations for exploration will enhance my students ability to collaborate, be creative, and play while learning!
I am aligning our free play and stations with our CKLA Knowledge curriculum!
I am hoping to change out the play area every month! I am hoping to get help with materials to help this fun dream come true! Some materials I need are a Dr. kit, grocery store, cash register, a food stand, play food, a camping set, tea party kit, dinosaur items, dress up clothes, coffee maker, and puppets! These align with the different themes for each month!
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$232.16
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$232.16
Let’s Talk! Community Helper Puppets - Complete Set
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$149.00
1
$149.00
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• Amazon Business
$109.99
1
$109.99
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• School Specialty
$44.99
1
$44.99
Kaplan Early Learning Wooden Cash Register for Toddlers - Realistic Pretend Play Grocery Store Toy for Dramatic Play - Enhances Imagination & Communication Skills, Ages 18+ Months
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$44.96
1
$44.96
Guidecraft Grocery Store Wooden Play Products - 12 Pieces
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$35.96
1
$35.96
MITCIEN Kids Camping Set with Campfire, Play Tent , Binoculars, Oil Lantern, Toddlers Pretend Cutting Fruits, Marshmallow, Camping Toys Play Set for Boys Girls 3-5 Year Old and Up Indoor Outdoor Toys
• Amazon Business
$34.99
1
$34.99
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• Amazon Business
$25.99
1
$25.99
Green Toys Tea Set, Pink CB - 17 Piece Pretend Play, Motor Skills, Language & Communication Kids Role Play Toy. No BPA, phthalates, PVC. Dishwasher Safe, Recycled Plastic, Made in USA.
• Amazon Business
$23.99
1
$23.99
Jomifin Pretend Role Play Toy Coffee Shop for Boys and Girls with Coffee Maker Machine and Fake Donuts 41Pcs (Classic Edition)
• Amazon Business
$22.99
1
$22.99
Dinosaurs Playset
• Teachers' School Supply
$22.95
1
$22.95
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Underwater Dinosaur Floor Puzzle, 48 Pieces - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler
• School Specialty
$20.02
1
$20.02
Let’s Talk! Doctor Community Helper Puppet
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$18.99
1
$18.99
Melissa & Doug Fresh Mart Grocery Store Play Food and Role Play Companion Set
• Amazon Business
$17.79
1
$17.79
GUEETIC Doctor Kit for Toddlers 3-5 Pretend Play Educational Doctor Toys, Medical Kit with Stethoscope, Doctor Play Set for Dentist Doctor, Role Play Toys for 3 4 5 Years Old Girls Boys Toddler Gift
• Amazon Business
$13.99
1
$13.99
Materials cost
$818.76
Vendor shipping charges
$87.07
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$12.28
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$948.11
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$167.31
Total project goal
$1,115.42
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