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Mrs. Melusky from San Diego, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Lights,Camera,Action: Enjoy the Puppet Show

Help me give my students a puppet theater, puppets and felt boards to teach them the cultural tradition of storytelling.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Melusky's classroom raised $548

This project is fully funded

My Project

Play based learning is crucial for UTK'ers. They learn best through hands on and playing with materials that enhance their cognitive skills.

Puppets and felt stories are essential when it comes to teaching early learners.

Puppets and story felt board pieces can assist students with their language development, grow their communication skills and storytelling.

With this puppet theater, puppets and story felt board pieces, my students will be able to retell stories, use their imagination, and interact with their peers. Also, it they will show an understanding of social, and emotional learning skills through acting and dramatic play.

Mrs. Melusky Miramar Ranch Elementary School Grades PreK-2 San Diego, CA View local requests 20 students impacted 12donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Melissa & Doug - Deluxe Puppet Theater • Teachers' School Supply $139.21 1 $139.21
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Kids Safari Hand Puppets, Set of 6 • School Specialty $48.44 1 $48.44
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Barn Buddies Hand Puppets, Set of 6 • School Specialty $48.44 1 $48.44
8 Hand Puppets for Kids, Multicultural Puppets with Movable Mouth (8 Pack) Bulk Soft Plush Puppets, School Home Puppet Theater Shows Toys, Teachers Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $43.99 1 $43.99
Little Folk Visuals The Very Hungry Caterpillar Precut Flannel/Felt Board Figures for Toddlers, Kindergarteners, Interactive Teaching 14-Piece Set for Flannel Board Stories • Amazon Business $24.94 1 $24.94
CHEFAN Felt Flannel Boards Stories Precut Figures for Toddlers Preschool, Craft Toy Gifts for Kids, Storytelling Interactive Teaching Activity Kits,Wheels On Bus,Baby Shark,Itsy Bitsy Spider,Bingo • Amazon Business $22.50 1 $22.50
Little Folk Visuals Three Pigs Basic Precut Flannel/Felt Board Figures, 20 Pieces Set • Amazon Business $19.90 1 $19.90
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Fun Felt Play Set • Blick Art Materials $14.16 1 $14.16

Materials cost

$361.58

Vendor shipping charges

 $34.95

Sales tax

 $33.08

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$465.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.06

Total project goal

$547.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $547.09

8 Donors

-$458.87

Donations toward project cost

-$401.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.58

Matching donations from our partners

-$75.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$63.75

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.24

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