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Four-year-old kindergarten is my passion, and I have loved building my classroom over the past 20 years! I have always seen the importance of learning through play, and am thrilled for more encouragement from the state level to foster play-based learning.
As children come to school less able to handle the expectations of a structured classroom setting, I find that providing quality materials that are engaging, open-ended, and hands-on is more important than ever!
The materials included in this grant will support student learning through independent play during learning centers and during small group learning time. Children have opportunities daily to freely choose learning centers and decide which materials to use. Magna-tiles are always a high-interest item in 4K, and because they can be used to build such a range of math, literacy, fine motor, and social skills, I fully support and try to fulfill the need!
Many of the materials were chosen to extend learning in connection with our curriculum. These items will help children build on concepts from group activities, and I am thrilled for the potential conversations as children dive into concepts such as emotions, the solar system, and the human body.
Because of the nature of my "at-risk" program, many of my children do not have access to quality learning materials and toys. I strive to provide them with a rich learning environment that they are excited to explore, learn, and play in each day. Thank you for considering my classroom for support through this grant!
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households
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MAGNA-TILES Safari Animals 25-Piece Magnetic Construction Set, The ORIGINAL Magnetic Building Brand
• Amazon Business
$29.99
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$29.99
Goodtiles Magnetic Tiles Road Expansion Set, STEM Magnetic Building Blocks for Kids Ages 3-5 4-8 5-7, Preschool Learning Sensory Kids Toys for Toddler Birthday
• Amazon Business
$25.64
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$25.64
Write the Letter Activity Center
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$24.99
1
$24.99
Yellow Door Let's Roll Emotions Rollers, Set of 6 - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler - Durable
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$21.97
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$21.97
Learning Resources Mini Motor Math Activity Set - Math Manipulatives for Preschoolers, Preschool Board Games, Learning & Education Toys, Addition and Subtraction Games, Counting & Color Sorting Toys
• Amazon Business
$20.51
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$20.51
Learning Resources Skill Builders! Human Body Activity Set (LER1261)
• Quill.com
$17.59
1
$17.59
Our Solar System Floor Puzzle
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$16.99
1
$16.99
Learning Resources Create-a-Space Storage Center - Blue, 10 Piece Set Homeschool Storage, Fits 3oz Hand Sanitizer Bottles, Classroom Craft Keeper
• Amazon Business
Learning Resources Carlos the Pop & Count Cactus - 16 Pieces, Age 18+ Months, Toddler Montessori Toys, Stacking Shape, Sorting And Matching Skill Activities, Educational Games
• Amazon Business
$9.99
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$9.99
Herbaila Cream of Tartar for Baking 1lb, Gluten Free, Premium All Natural Food-grade Cream of tartar bulk, natural choice tartar powder - great for meringues, bath bombs, cream of tarter 1 lb
• Amazon Business
$9.94
1
$9.94
LovesTown Mini Erasers Bulk for Kids, 60 PCS Fun Mini Cute Erasers for Stocking Stuffer, 1inch Small Fun Emoticon Round Eraser for Classroom Rewards Fillers,Gag Gift, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Party Favors
• Amazon Business
$7.83
1
$7.83
Materials cost
$353.43
Vendor shipping charges
$2.20
Sales tax
$24.92
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.30
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$415.85
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