Our neighborhood is changing and growing. It is becoming more ethnically diverse as the years pass. We are a school nestled in a major urban city. The community has a rich history, and the school serves the neighborhood children and families. Our school provides 100% of the student free or reduced-priced lunch daily. Our Title I school has an International Baccalaureate program that focuses on facilitating a global learning environment for all students.
"The idea of belonging shouldn't be considered a privilege available to only some students...It should be a basic human right." - Linda Mullen
The school is made up of a population of general ed and students with special needs. It is my sincere hope that I am able to provide a classroom environment where all students feel safe to participate learn, and grow.
My Project
The population of our school and the landscape of the community we serve is changing. The students in our class need access to a print-rich environment with exposure to English and Spanish text. In Pre-K we facilitate real-world experiences through dramatic play. We are in need of materials that encourage the development of oral language. The children's grocery store and food items will help the students learn from each other through play. The food items are multicultural so that students are exposed to various types of cuisine.
The donation to this project will help improve my students' understanding of fair play, expose them to other cultures, and promote a celebration of similarities and differences among friends.
By integrating bilingual books, puzzles, and toys the students will begin to see themselves represented in our classroom. This representation shows respect for different cultures and helps build pride and self-esteem in the students. The benefits of having the materials from this project are immeasurable. Thank you in advance for your support of our class!
Melissa & Doug Freestanding Wooden Fresh Mart Grocery Store (Wooden Grocery Stand, Ample Shelving, Creative Playtime, 42” H x 27.5” W x 35” L)
• Amazon Business
$179.99
1
$179.99
Constructive Playthings Bilingual Classic Children's Story Book Set, English and Spanish
• Amazon Business
Spanish Toddler Learning Poster Kit - 9 Educational Preschool Charts, ABC - Alphabet, Numbers 1-10, Shapes, Colors, Numbers 1-100, Days of the Week, Months of the Year, Español Alfabeto - Abecedario
• Amazon Business
$29.95
1
$29.95
Melissa & Doug Fresh Mart Grocery Store Companion Collection (Play Sets & Kitchens, Multiple Role Play Items, Helps Develop Social Skills)
• Amazon Business
$26.99
1
$26.99
JaxoJoy 122-Piece Deluxe Pretend Play Food Set Beautiful Toy Food Assortment
• Amazon Business
$20.99
1
$20.99
Kidzlane Durable Kids Play Dishes - Pretend Play Childrens Dish Set - 29 Piece with Drainer
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Melissa & Doug Mix 'n Match Wooden Peg Puzzles (Set of 3) - Animals and Cars
• Amazon Business
$19.59
1
$19.59
Melissa & Doug Grocery Basket - Pretend Play Toy With Heavy Gauge Steel Construction
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
Melissa & Doug Let's Play House Fridge Fillers (Pretend Play Grocery Toys, 20 Pieces)
• Amazon Business
$13.49
1
$13.49
Learning Resources Pretend & Play Cooking Set, Play Food, Imaginative Play, 10 Pieces, Ages 3+
• Amazon Business
$12.98
1
$12.98
Animals: Animales (Bright Baby) (English and Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$4.45
2
$8.90
First 100 Words Bilingual: Primeras 100 palabras - Spanish-English Bilingual (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$8.49
1
$8.49
First 100 Words Bilingual: Primeras 100 palabras - Spanish-English Bilingual (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$8.49
1
$8.49
Bright Baby Bilingual Touch & Feel: Numbers: English-Spanish Bilingual (Bright Baby Touch and Feel) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$4.08
2
$8.16
Wipe Clean: Bilingual Workbook Ready for School (Wipe Clean Activity Books) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$8.07
1
$8.07
Ten Little Fingers/Tengo Diez Deditos (Dual Language Baby Board Books- English/Spanish) (Spanish and English Edition)
• Amazon Business
$3.99
2
$7.98
The Three Little Pigs: Los Tres Cerditos - Bilingual English and Spanish Children's Fairy Tale Keepsake Stories, Pre K - 3
• Amazon Business
$3.99
2
$7.98
Quiero a mi Mama Porque (I Love my Mommy Because Eng/Span ed) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
Quiero a mi papa Porque (I Love My Daddy Because English / Spanishedition) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
I Like It When . . . /Me gusta cuando . . .
• Amazon Business
$5.00
1
$5.00
Bright Baby Bilingual Touch & Feel: Words: English-Spanish Bilingual (Bright Baby Touch and Feel) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$4.95
1
$4.95
First Words (Bilingual Bright Baby) / Primeras Palabras (Bebe Listo) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$4.95
1
$4.95
Bilingual Bright Baby: Colors (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$4.45
1
$4.45
Bilingual Bright Baby: Colors (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$4.45
1
$4.45
Animals: Animales (Bright Baby) (English and Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$4.45
1
$4.45
Bright Baby Bilingual Touch & Feel: Numbers: English-Spanish Bilingual (Bright Baby Touch and Feel) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$4.08
1
$4.08
Jack and the Beanstalk: Juan y los Frijoles Magicos - Bilingual English and Spanish Children's Fairy Tale Keepsake Stories, Pre K - 3
• Amazon Business
$3.99
1
$3.99
Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes/Cabeza, Hombros, Piernas, Pies (Dual Language Baby Board Books- English/Spanish) (Spanish and English Edition)
• Amazon Business
$3.99
1
$3.99
Little Red Riding Hood: Caperucita Roja - Bilingual English and Spanish Children's Fairy Tale Keepsake Stories, Pre K - 3 (English and Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$3.99
1
$3.99
Perro grande... Perro pequeño / Big Dog... Little Dog (Spanish and English Edition)
• Amazon Business
$3.99
1
$3.99
¿Dónde está el ombliguito? Un libro para levantar la tapita por Karen Katz (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$3.86
1
$3.86
La Gallinita Roja/ the Little Red Hen, Grades Pk - 3 (Keepsake Stories)
• Amazon Business
$2.21
1
$2.21
Materials cost
$540.71
Vendor shipping charges
$5.00
State sales tax
$37.31
3rd party payment processing fee
$8.11
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$621.13
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$109.61
Total project goal
$730.74
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$730.74
2 Donors
-$720.74
Donations toward project cost
-$612.63
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$108.11
match offer
-$10.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$8.50
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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