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

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Lights, Camera, Imagination!

Help me give my students a vibrant, imaginative dramatic play space where they can explore real-world roles, build social skills, and bring their creativity to life through hands-on play experiences.

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Ms. Julia Blair Early Childhood Center
Chicago, IL Grades PreK-2

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

My K/1 class consists of 13 children with very unique sensory, emotional, communication, and social needs. Most of the students in my class have a diagnosis of autism, and therefore shine in a structured classroom environment using visual schedules, visual supports, sensory input, and multiple learning stations. They require an environment with multi-sensory opportunities to learn and display their knowledge of skills. Creativity and having a vivid imagination are just a few of the many skills these children have and continue to show through play and art they are creating at school.

These items will help give my students a vibrant, imaginative dramatic play space where they can explore real-world roles, build social skills, and bring their creativity to life through hands-on play experiences.

Dramatic play is an essential part of early childhood education because it allows students to learn through imagination, creativity, and social interaction. In the classroom, dramatic play is especially important during center time, free choice, and structured play-based learning activities. These moments give students the opportunity to explore real-world roles, practice communication skills, and build confidence in a safe and engaging environment. Through dramatic play, students develop important social-emotional skills such as cooperation, problem-solving, and empathy. They learn how to take turns, share ideas, and work together to create meaningful play scenarios. Dramatic play also supports language development, as students naturally engage in conversations, storytelling, and role-playing different perspectives. The materials provided will be used to create a dynamic and inviting dramatic play center. Items such as costumes, play kitchen supplies, pretend food, dolls, and themed props will allow students to act out everyday experiences like cooking, shopping, caring for others, or working in community roles. These hands-on materials encourage students to make connections between their learning and the world around them.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

13 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. Julia Blair Early Childhood Center Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Chicago, IL View local requests

More than half of 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

13 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Step2 Heart of the Home Kitchen • Kaplan Early Learning Company $346.70 1 $346.70
Kaplan Early Learning Wooden Toddler Market Stand for Dramatic Play - Pretend Grocery Store Furniture with Storage and Chalkboard - Ages 18 Months+ • Kaplan Early Learning Company $284.95 1 $284.95
Around Town Play Carpet • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Learning Resources Pretend & Play Work Belt & Tool Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $48.40 1 $48.40
Melissa & Doug Let's Play House Dust, Sweep and Mop Set, 6 Pieces, 29x4.75x11 - Wood - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler - Comfortable - Durability • School Specialty $40.57 1 $40.57
Pretend & Play Mailbox • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Melissa & Doug Super Smile Dentist Play Set, 25-Piece Dentist Kit with Oversized Teeth, Large Tools & Accessories, Kids Toys for Girls & Boys 3+ • Amazon Business $29.97 1 $29.97
Melissa & Doug Get Well Doctor Kit, 25-Piece Toddler Doctor Play Set, Realistic Pretend Play Toys & Accessories, Preschool Toys for Girls & Boys Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $29.97 1 $29.97
12 Pcs Kids Community Helper Costumes Preschool Dress up Vest for Role Play | Kids Career Cosplay Cloth Toddler Occupation Pretend Role Play for Kids Dramatic Play Toys Back to School • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Melissa & Doug Examine and Treat Pet Vet Play Set, 24-Piece Animal Doctor Playset with Dog & Cat Plushies, Pet Doctor Kit & Accessories, Preschool Toys for Girls & Boys Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $19.49 1 $19.49

Materials cost

$916.02

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.06

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$963.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$170.09

Total project goal

$1,133.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,133.91

1 Donor

-$25.00

Donations toward project cost

-$25.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $1,104.49

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