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Ms. Walker from Hopewell, VA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Pretend Play, Real Growth

Help me give my students dramatic play items like dress-up clothes, a doctor’s kit, and a dollhouse to support imagination, peer interaction, and social-emotional development through creative, hands-on learning experiences.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Walker's classroom raised $1,135

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My Project

Our classroom wishlist is filled with exciting materials like dress-up clothes, a doctor’s kit, dentist set, barber shop kit, gardening tools, coffee set, and a fully furnished dollhouse to inspire creativity and encourage social development. Dramatic play is a vital part of early childhood education; it allows children to explore real-world roles, express emotions, and build empathy while strengthening their language and problem-solving skills. These materials will create rich opportunities for peer interaction, helping students learn how to share, take turns, and work together. Whether pretending to care for a patient, grow a garden, or serve coffee to a friend, my students will be building important life skills through play. Your support will help create a nurturing, imaginative space where every child can thrive socially, emotionally, and cognitively.

Project tagged as

Hopewell, VA
Grades PreK-2
Early Development
Social Emotional Learning
Traditional School
Educational Kits & Games
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Walker Woodlawn Learning Center Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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Nearly all 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

16 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Lakeshore Play-All-Around Dollhouse • Lakeshore Learning Materials $299.00 1 $299.00

Storex Crystal Clear Cubby Storage Bin, 5.2" x 7.8" x 12.1" • Amazon Business $23.98 5 $119.90

Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Love Your Look Salon & Spa Play Set, 16 Pieces - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $48.82 1 $48.82

Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Barber Shop Play Set, 16 Pieces - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $46.57 1 $46.57

Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Get Well Doctor's Kit Play Set, 25 Pieces - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $44.99 1 $44.99

Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Super Smile Dentist Play Set - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $43.79 1 $43.79

Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Let's Explore Flower Gardening Play Set, 16 Pieces, White - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $36.37 1 $36.37

Sumind 35 Pcs Wooden Doll House Furniture and Accessories Set with 27 Pcs Dollhouse Furniture 8 Pcs Doll House Family Figures for Dollhouse Family Set • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99

Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Wooden Brew and Serve Coffee Play Set, 11 Pieces - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $31.34 1 $31.34

Janmercy 12 Pcs Kids Community Helpers Costumes Preschool Dress Vest Career Cosplay Cloth Toddler Occupation Pretend Role Play for Kids Dramatic Play Toys • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99

Melissa & Doug Examine and Treat Pet Vet Play Set (24 pcs) - Kids Veterinary Play Set, Veterinarian Kit For Kids, STEAM Toy, Pretend Play Doctor Set For Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99

PairPear Wooden Family Car for Dolls,Wooden Toys Dollhouese Furniture Accessories Playset,Kids Pretend Preschool Play Vehicle Toys Gift for Toddler 3 Years and Up • Amazon Business $21.49 1 $21.49

Hape Wooden Doll House Furniture Children's Room with Accessories| 1:12 Scales Miniature Dollhouse Furniture • Amazon Business $19.97 1 $19.97

Hape Wooden Doll House Furniture Dining Room Set with Accessories| 1:12 Scales Miniature Dollhouse Furniture • Amazon Business $16.79 1 $16.79

Hape Wooden Doll House Furniture Media Room Set| Pretend Playset for Kid’s Wooden Dollhouse • Amazon Business $16.49 1 $16.49

Hape Wooden Doll House Furniture Baby's Room Set with Baby| Pretend Playset for Kid’s Wooden Dollhouse • Amazon Business $16.39 1 $16.39

Hape Wooden Patio Set| Pretend Doll House Furniture with Accessories for Kids • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Hape Wooden Doll House Furniture Family Bathroom Set| Pretend Playset for Kid’s Wooden Dollhouse • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost			$880.86
Vendor shipping charges			$40.14
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$13.21
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$964.21
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$170.15
Total project goal			$1,134.36
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$1,134.36
1 Donor			-$642.81
Donations toward project cost			-$642.81
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$0.00
match offer			-$378.12
Match offer toward project cost			-$321.40
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$56.72
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$113.44
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Pretend Play, Real Growth

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

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Where your donation goes

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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