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Ms. Dillon from Rushville, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Play is the Way to Start the Day!

Help me give my students engaging toys for morning play bins that are fun and welcoming! While they are playing with them they are learning and strengthening so many skills!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Dillon's classroom raised $376

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are inquisitive, thoughtful and energetic. They love to come to school and experience everything there is to offer. Most of them will tell you that they LOVE to play. Your donation will contribute to their love of both leaving and play. Their morning play bins are in need of some updating.

The items you could supply will help students start each and every day off with a smile as they engage in creative play and conversations with their friends .

The amount of social skills, fine motor skills and creativity students gather from learning through play is remarkable. Please help us take their play (and learning) to the next level!

Ms. Dillon Middlesex Valley Primary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

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 half 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

15 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
X-ACTO Pro Electric Crayon Sharpener, SafeStart Auto-Motor, Ideal for Home and School Use • Amazon Business $42.38 1 $42.38
Lakeshore Community Block Play People • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
ACME CO 50 Pcs Baby Suction Toys - Fun Baby Bath Toys, Squigz, Bath Toys for Toddlers, Educational Toddler Sensory Toys, Interactive Play of Building Toys, Montessori Toys Stocking Stuffers for Kids • Amazon Business $35.97 1 $35.97
TOY Life 64 Pcs Magnetic Blocks Magnet Blocks Magnetic Building Blocks Magnetic Blocks for Toddlers Age 3-5 Magnetic Blocks for Kids Ages 4-8 Magnetic Blocks for Kids Ages 3-5 Preschool Building Toys • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
B. toys- Bristle Block - Stackadoos- Sort & Stack STEM Building Blocks Set – 68 Interlocking Blocks- toys For Toddlers, Kids - Storage Jar With Lid – 2 Years + • Amazon Business $27.47 1 $27.47
Wikki Stix Multi-Use Manipulative Kit • Kaplan Early Learning Company $26.06 1 $26.06
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys 40PCS • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Huaker 88 Piece Magnetic Balls and Rods Set,Magnetic Building Toys Colorful DIY STEM Building Blocks Sticks for Ages 3+ Year Old Children Boy Girl Educational Construction Toy • Amazon Business $23.19 1 $23.19
Lakeshore Squeeze, Scoop & Count Ice Cream Shop • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
PENTEL OIL PASTELS 50 COUNT • Teachers' School Supply $10.40 1 $10.40

Materials cost

$280.43

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.14

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$318.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.26

Total project goal

$375.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $375.04

3 Donors

-$183.10

Donations toward project cost

-$163.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.97

Matching donations from our partners

-$183.12

Match offers toward project cost

-$155.65

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.47

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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 $0.00

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