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

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Newcomer Lanugage Development

Help me give my students dolls to encourage newcomers language development through play.

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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

Can you imagine being 5 years old, in a new country, and unable to speak the language of everyone around you? That can be so scary for such young students. One thing all 5 year olds can relate to, regardless of language, is play.

The dolls being requested in this project will help my newcomer students gain a sense of comfort in the classroom.

These items will provide a bridge to their English speaking classmates to help develop their English language skills through play. Not only can this encourage language development between students of different languages, but it will also bring comfort to students as they transition into a new setting.

Mrs. McGowan
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Barbie Chelsea Picnic Playset with Chelsea Doll (6-in Blonde), Pet Kitten, Picnic Table, Umbrella, Basket & Accessories, Gift for 3 to 7 Year Olds • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Barbie Club Chelsea Doll, 6-inch Brunette Doll with Space-Themed Graphic, GHV62 • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Barbie Chelsea Can Be Playset with Brunette Chelsea Rockstar Doll (6-in), Guitar, Microphone, Headphones, 2 VIP Tickets, Star-Shaped Glasses, Great Gift for Ages 3 Years Old & Up • Amazon Business $11.59 1 $11.59
Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures Doll & Accessories, Travel Set with Blonde Chelsea Small Doll, Puppy, Carrier & Backpack That Opens • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Barbie Chelsea Doll, Small Boy Doll with Black Hair & Brown Eyes in Removable Smiley Camo T-shirt, Shorts & Shoes • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Barbie Sweet GCK63 Orchard Farm Chelsea Doll, Curly Brunette, with Chick • Amazon Business $9.40 1 $9.40
Barbie Chelsea Doll & Accessories, Brunette Doll with Removable Sprinkle-Print Skirt, Kitten, Pet Bed & More • Amazon Business $8.79 1 $8.79
Barbie Chelsea Doll, Small Doll with Blonde Hair in Ponytail Wearing Removable Skirt & Shoes • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Barbie Chelsea Doll & 6 Accessories, Travel Set with Puppy, Pet Carrier & Backpack that Opens & Closes, Blonde Small Doll • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Barbie Chelsea Doll, Small Boy Doll with Brown Hair & Blue Eyes Wearing Gummy Bear T-shirt, Shorts & Shoes • Amazon Business $7.88 1 $7.88
Barbie Chelsea Doll (Curly Brunette Hair) Wearing Butterfly-Print Dress and Pink Shoes, Toy for Kids Ages 3 Years Old & Up • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Barbie Chelsea Small Doll in Blue Floral Dress & Pink Shoes with Red Hair in a Ponytail & Blue Eyes • Amazon Business $5.49 1 $5.49

Materials cost

$118.08

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $7.08

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$156.93

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.69

Total project goal

$184.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $184.62

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 $184.62

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