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Ms. Kane from Manchester, CT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Play IS Learning

Help me give my students toys to play with during free time, recess, and during earned break activities!

  • $524 goal

This project expired on October 13, 2025.

This project expired on October 13, 2025.

My Project

I am in need of toys and games for my students! I am a first year special education teacher in a room with students on the spectrum. They will have a free play block in my room, they will use these to practice social norms, and will work towards earned breaks!

These toys and games will make their day!

My students work hard to earn time to themselves and play. Help me provide these necessary items to them. These items will be used for many years to come and will be love by all of my students.

Ms. Kane Bowers Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

Never Before Funded 10 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Capslpad Green Car Road Kid Rug Carpet Playmat for Playoom Traffic Road Kids Play Mat for Toddler Non Slip Washable City Map Race Track Carpet Rug for Kids Room Playroom Classroom Decor,6.6'x9.8' • Amazon Business $104.99 1 $104.99
Edushape Brick Block Large Building Set - 44 Pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $58.46 1 $58.46
Bristle Builders® - Master Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Stack & Build Soft Blocks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Mini Hardwood Vehicles - Set of 15 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.99 1 $36.99
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toy for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toy 40PCS • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Plastic Pattern Blocks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Block Play Vehicles - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
Hasbro Gaming Guess Who? Board Game, with People and Pets Cards, The Original Guessing Game for Kids, Ages 6 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $14.90 1 $14.90
Hasbro Gaming Chutes and Ladders Board Game | 2 to 4 Players | Back to School Gifts for Kids | Preschool Classroom Games | Ages 3+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Hasbro Gaming Candy Land Kingdom of Sweet Adventures Board Game for Kids, Ages 3 & Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $12.75 1 $12.75
Hasbro Gaming Connect 4 Classic Grid,4 in a Row Game,Strategy Board Games for Kids,2 Player .for Family and Kids,Ages 6 and Up • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
Hasbro Gaming Trouble Kids Board Game, Pop-o-Matic Trouble Game, Kids Games for 2-4 Players, Family Board Games for Kids, Kids Gifts, Ages 5 and Up, Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$401.51

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.70

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$445.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.57

Total project goal

$523.80

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