Our students are curious future scientists, engineers, doctors, teachers, and so many more professions that do not even exist yet! My students love sensory items. In class we are learning to code, read, write, color, count, and our group is working together to meet individual student learning needs and goals as a class.
Ninety-four percent of the students at our school receive free and reduced lunch and live in high poverty conditions.
Additionally, 14 percent of our students are considered homeless. As a result, we create a school culture that welcomes students and families to participate in a variety of activities to help build community and provide families with needed resources.
This sense of community makes students excited to come to school every day! We even have our classes divided into neighborhoods. My students and I are located in the Pond neighborhood. Our dedication to creating a schoolwide community is helping us to teach our students how to work together, be kind and considerate, follow directions, develop relationships, self-regulate, and be engaged learners. Covid 19 has affected the social skills of many students due to lack of social interaction opportunities.
My Project
My students are so excited to be in the classroom in person. The materials on my list are items they may not have access to at home. This will help my students be engaged and transition from all the time they have remained at home during the pandemic. The exercise items like the stationary bike and rower are so fun for an indoor recess. We have done enough sitting around we want to get up move around and learn together through play and interaction. The skills my Pre-K students need are purposeful play and appropriate social interactions. We study many themes throughout the year. The remaining items will be used to contribute the existing items in my classroom to improve and provide more activities for each theme. The dancing cactus will be used as a class mascot. Let's face it we all like a fun mascot!
Redmon for Kids Fun and Fitness Multifunction Rower, Multicolor
• Amazon Business
$98.25
1
$98.25
Redmon Fun and Fitness Exercise Equipment for Kids - Happy Bike
• Amazon Business
$86.87
1
$86.87
Astro Venture Deluxe Space Playset Toy - Space Shuttle, Space Station & Capsule, Space Rover & Rocket w/Lights and Sound - Space Toys for Boys and Girls
• Amazon Business
$85.99
1
$85.99
TT811 - Double-Sided Magnetic Letter Tiles
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$59.99
1
$59.99
Play Brainy 101 Pieces Magnetic Cubes for Kids - 3D Building Blocks Set with Transparent Blocks in Varying Shapes and Colors - STEM-Approved Learning Toys for Kids Ages 3 and Up - Storage Box Included
• Amazon Business
$51.20
1
$51.20
CENOVE Girls Toys Age 3-6 Year Old Toddler Toys for Girls Boys Gifts Flower Garden Building Toy Educational Activity Stem Toys(130 PCS)
• Amazon Business
$35.99
1
$35.99
MIAODAM Dancing Cactus, Electronic Knit Baby Toys Repeating Words Cactus Toy Dancing and Singing 100 Songs Funny Creative Kids Toy
• Amazon Business
$32.99
1
$32.99
ArtCreativity Bubble Leaf Blower for Toddlers, Kids Bubble Blower Machine, Outside Outdoor Play Toys, Fun Bubbles Blowing Toys for Boys and Girls, Valentines Gifts for Toddlers Age 3 4 5 6 7 Year Old
• Amazon Business
$23.97
1
$23.97
Melissa & Doug Examine and Treat Pet Vet Play Set (24 pcs)
• Amazon Business
$22.59
1
$22.59
Materials cost
$676.84
Vendor shipping charges
$19.99
Sales tax
$55.16
3rd party payment processing fee
$10.15
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$792.14
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$139.79
Total project goal
$931.93
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$931.93
1 Donor
-$931.93
Donations toward project cost
-$792.14
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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