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Mrs. O. from Baltimore MD is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Multicultural Time

Help me give my students multicultural puppets, food, and baby dolls for our social studies center.

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This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

Incorporating multicultural food, baby dolls, and puppets into the prekindergarten classroom is essential for nurturing a diverse and inclusive learning environment that supports the holistic development of young learners.

Multicultural food introduces children to various cuisines, customs, and traditions from around the world.

Sharing meals from different cultures not only exposes children to diverse flavors but also provides a tangible connection to different countries and communities. This exposure fosters cultural awareness, appreciation, and acceptance from an early age, promoting empathy and respect for cultural diversity.

Baby dolls serve as valuable tools for social-emotional development and nurturing skills. Through caring for and interacting with dolls, children learn empathy, compassion, and responsibility. Additionally, baby dolls provide opportunities for children to explore family dynamics, roles, and relationships, fostering a sense of belonging and understanding of diverse family structures.

Puppets are versatile resources for language development, imaginative play, and storytelling. By manipulating puppets, children can express themselves creatively, act out scenarios, and develop communication skills. Additionally, puppets facilitate role-playing and perspective-taking, allowing children to explore different viewpoints, experiences, and cultures in a safe and engaging way.

Furthermore, incorporating multicultural food, baby dolls, and puppets into the classroom promotes inclusivity and representation. By including items that reflect the diversity of their peers, educators validate children's identities and experiences, creating an environment where all students feel valued and included.

Mrs. O.
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Let’s Talk! Multicultural Puppets - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $109.00 1 $109.00
Lakeshore Best-Buy Multicultural Play Food Assortment • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Lots to Love Multicultural Baby Doll Set, 10 Inches, Styles May Vary, Set of 4 - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $56.54 1 $56.54

Materials cost

$225.53

Vendor shipping charges

 $14.10

Sales tax

 $13.53

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$286.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.57

Total project goal

$337.11

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