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Mrs. Bird from Chicago, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Pretend! Learning Through Dramatic Play

Help me give my students tools to imagine, explore and grow through themed dramatic play experiences all year long!

  • $1,066 goal

This project expired on November 3, 2025.

This project expired on November 3, 2025.

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

This project will help me create year-round rotation themed dramatic play centers in my classroom. These centers will allow my students to take on real-world experiences and practice communication skills, taking turns, and building vocabulary that's meaningful and engaging. Whether they are pretending to be teachers, chefs, doctors or postal workers, they are learning while having fun!

Dramatic play gives young children the opportunity to explore real-world experiences through imagination, creativity, and curiosity.

With your help, I can give my students a variety of tools they need to learn though purposeful play wile building confidence, cooperation and creativity!

Mrs. Bird Acero Charter School - Sandra Cisneros Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Chicago, IL 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kaplan Early Learning Toddler Dramatic Play Market • Kaplan Early Learning Company $251.96 1 $251.96
Beright Kids Table, Play Sand Indoor Sensory Table, with 3 Storage Bin for Kids, Perfect Choice for Christmas Thanksgiving Gift • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
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
Pet Vet Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
100pcs 2 inch - WAU Craft Pom Pom Balls Multicolored Large Pompoms for Crafts Art DIY Project in Reusable Zipper Bag • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Frozen Treats Play Set, 24 Pieces - Wood - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $33.74 1 $33.74
PairPear Play Food Stand Mixer, Wooden Toys Bake Cookies Playset, Multi-Function Play Kitchen Accessories for Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $32.28 1 $32.28
Pretend & Play Mailbox • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
PairPear Kids Wooden Toys Coffee Maker Toy Espresso Machine Playset - Toddler Play Kitchen Accessories Gift for Girls and Boys • Amazon Business $29.69 1 $29.69
Deluxe Complete Vet Pet Care Play Set | Veterinarian Pretend Doctor Role Play Grooming Toy Kit with Plush Dog & Cat (34 Pcs) • Amazon Business $28.64 1 $28.64
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
Pretend Play Shopping Cart- Toy Grocery Cart With Pivoting Front Wheels and Folds for Easy Storage for Kids, Boys and Girls By Hey! Play! • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
PairPear Smoothie Maker Blender Set - Wooden Toy Mixer Food Play Kitchen 14 pcs Accessories for Kids • Amazon Business $25.49 1 $25.49
Squeeze, Scoop & Count Ice Cream Shop • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Le Toy Van Honeybake Collection Fruits '5 A Day' Food Crate Premium Wooden Toys for Kids Ages 3 Years & Up • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Le Toy Van - Educational Wooden Honeybee Market Baker's Basket Crate | Wood Play Food | Supermarket Pretend Play Shop Food • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Le Toy Van - Wooden Honeybee Market Vegetables '5 a Day' Crate | Fun Role Play Supermarket Pretend Play Shop Food | Great Gift for Boys Or Girls, Harvest Vegetables Crate (TV182) • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin - Ice Cream Shop • Blick Art Materials $19.37 1 $19.37
Melissa & Doug Wooden Frozen Treats Ice Cream Play Set (24 pcs) - Play Food and Accessories Food Toys for Toddlers and Kids 3+ • Amazon Business $15.69 1 $15.69
Boao 2 Pieces Wool Felt Ball Garland Colorful Pom Pom Garland Handmade 6.5 Feet Long 24 Balls Felt Banner for Wall Christmas Tree Decoration (Red,Green,Yellow) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Boao 2 Pieces Wool Felt Ball Garland Colorful Pom Pom Garland Handmade 6.5 Feet Long 24 Balls Felt Banner for Wall Christmas Tree Decoration (Multiple Colors) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Kids Cooking Baking Set 19Pcs, Kids Chef Role Play Costume Set - Chef Hat and Matching Pink Apron Children Dress up Pretend Gift for 3 4 5 6 7 8 Year Old Girls Toys • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$845.56

Vendor shipping charges

 $17.82

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$906.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$159.89

Total project goal

$1,065.95

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