The PreK room is an opportunity for our young learners to make sense of the world around them. The bodies and brains of our students are engaged in learning, moving to music, and interacting with their classmates throughout the day. They are busy practicing what they know and learning new concepts in math, reading, social studies and science.
Taking time from the rigor of learning allows our youngest students time to learn how to be mindful of their body at rest, learning that they can also be quiet and calm.
This quiet time, being comfortable at being alone, is a time for encouraging independence and self-reliance.
As the students are quiet and relaxing, they will have choice in the opportunities to engage in imaginative, open-ended play with the activities in this project. These letter, magnet, puzzle, and sensory activities will also help our little ones develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. The ability to quietly and independently engage in these activities will even positively impact the time when their bodies and brains are challenged from their academic learning.
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
4E's Novelty 3 Pack Expandable Breathing Ball Sphere Toy - Expanding Stress Relief Breathing Ball Toys for Kids & Adults - for Anxiety, Yoga, Deep Breathing, ADHD - Neon Blue, Pink, & Green
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$27.49
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$27.49
Fidget Octopus - Spinner POP Fidget Toy (assorted colors, calming corner, social emotional awareness learning)
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$12.00
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$24.00
3D Pin Art Toy, Pin Art Board Pin Art Toy for Kids, Sensory Toys for Age 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10+ Years Old Kids Boys Girls, Toddler Toys Birthday Gifts Baby Girl Boy Gifts Fidget Toys(Red)
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3D Pin Art Toy, Pin Art Board Pin Art Toy for Kids, Sensory Toys for Age 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10+ Years Old Kids Boys Girls, Toddler Toys Birthday Gifts Baby Girl Boy Gifts Fidget Toys(Dark Blue)
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20Pcs Quiet Fidget Toys for Party - Fidget Toys for Kids,Adults,Boys,Girls - The Best Sensory Items for Autism, Relaxation, Stress, Decompression Fidgets for Classroom,Chain Spinner Alternative Gift
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$18.90
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Wooden Puzzles Shape Color Matching Board Games Preschool Educational Montessori Toys for Kids 3 4 5 6 Years Old Boys Girls Brain Teaser Puzzle Logic Game with Bell Cards
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$17.99
Mudpuppy Purrmaid Magnetic Dress-up Small
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PicassoTiles Magnetic Cube Puzzle 6-in-1 Dinosaur Theme Pattern Magnet Brain Teaser Building Cubes 120 Pictures Toy Set Kids Ages 3 & Up Preschool Children Promote Problem Solving Skills PMC23
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Mudpuppy Rocket Ships Magnetic Build-It Game – Magnetic Toys for Ages 4+, Fun & Compact Travel Activity for Kids, Includes 60+ Magnets and Durable Storage Tin
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$17.45
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VIAHART Brain Flakes 500 Piece Set, Ages 3+, Interlocking Plastic Disc Toy for Creative Building, Educational STEM Learning, Construction Block Play for Kids, Teens, Adults, Boys, and Girls
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Mudpuppy Space Cat Magnetic Tin – Includes 3 Sheet of Mix & Match Dress Up Magnets and 2 Background Scenes – Toy Magnets for Kids with Hinged Storage Tin – Great Travel Activity for Kids and Toddlers
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Montessori Magnetic Color and Number Maze Toy for Toddler Girls, Fine Motor Skills Board, Learning and Educational Birthday Gifts for Kids Girls 3-5 Years Old
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$15.99
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Magnetic Color and Number Maze Toy, Wooden Magnet Balls Puzzles Board, Fine Motor Skills Toddler Activities, Montessori Gift for Boys Girls 3-5 Years Old, Preschool Busy Board for Kids
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LiKee Open Ended Wooden Shape Puzzles (36 Blocks&60 Cards) for Toddlers 3+ Years Old, Montessori Development Toys Preschool Education Activity Travel Toy Board Games for Kids 4-8 Yrs
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PicassoTiles Magnetic Expression Puzzle Toy Building Block Mix & Match Cubes Cubes Magnet Pre-School Sensory Toys Gifts Educational STEM Learning Kit for Kid, Baby Toddler Age 3 and Up 9 Piece PMC09
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$14.77
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Matching Letter Game for Kids - Sight Read, Word Matching, Alphabet Letters - Fun and Educational Learning Toys for Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten - Reading and Spelling Games for Kids Ages 4-8
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Mudpuppy Unicorn Magic Magnetic Build-it
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$12.60
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$12.60
Learning Educational Toys and Gift for 3 4 5 6 Years Old Boys & Girls - See & Spell Matching Letter Game for Preschool Kids Learning Resources - STEM Educational Toys for Toddler Learning Activities
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$9.99
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PicassoTiles Magnetic Expression Puzzle Toy Building Block Mix & Match Cubes Cubes Magnet Sensory Toys Pre-School Gifts Educational STEM Learning Kit for Kid, Baby Toddler Age 3 and Up 8 Pieces PMC08
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$9.84
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Materials cost
$353.15
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.30
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$388.45
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$68.55
Total project goal
$457.00
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$457.00
2 Donors
-$228.49
Donations toward project cost
-$194.22
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$34.27
match offer
-$228.51
Match offer toward project cost
-$194.23
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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