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Ms. Tomlinson from Chicago, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reviving Imagination: Upgrading Our PreK Dollhouse

Help me give my students replace and update outdated dollhouse furniture and dolls in our Title 1 PreK classroom, providing engaging, imaginative play opportunities that support social-emotional development, creativity, and language skills for all students.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Tomlinson's classroom raised $775

This project is fully funded

My Project

I absolutely love how imaginative, curious, and compassionate my PreK students are. They come to school excited to learn and ready to explore the world around them. They thrive in hands-on, creative play, and I see how much their social and emotional development grows when they engage with activities that spark their imaginations.

The dollhouse and its furniture have always been a favorite in our classroom, but the current set is outdated and missing essential pieces.

By updating and replacing the broken furniture and dolls, I can provide my students with a more realistic, engaging play experience. These items will encourage cooperative play, help them practice empathy, and support language development as they engage in storytelling and role-playing with their peers.

My goal for this project is to create a more stimulating and functional play environment that encourages social interaction, problem-solving, and self-expression. With your help, my students will have the opportunity to engage in dramatic play that fosters both cognitive and emotional growth.

What makes my students special is their ability to connect with each other and the world around them in unique ways. They bring such joy and enthusiasm to everything they do, and with updated resources, I know they’ll continue to blossom. Thank you for helping me provide the best possible learning environment for them.

Ms. Tomlinson Leif Ericson Scholastic Academy Grades PreK-2

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

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.

Chicago, IL View local requests

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

20 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Play-All-Around Dollhouse • Lakeshore Learning Materials $299.00 1 $299.00
Lakeshore Play-All-Around Dollhouse Furniture • Lakeshore Learning Materials $179.00 1 $179.00
Lakeshore Pose & Play Dolls - Asian Family • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.99 1 $27.99
Lakeshore Pose & Play Dolls - African American Family • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.99 1 $27.99
Lakeshore Pose & Play Dolls - Caucasian Family • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.99 1 $27.99
Lakeshore Pose & Play Dolls - Hispanic Family • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.99 1 $27.99

Materials cost

$589.96

Vendor shipping charges

$29.50

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$658.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$116.17

Total project goal

$774.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$774.48

1 Donor

-$387.23

Donations toward project cost

-$329.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.08

match offer

-$387.25

Match offer toward project cost

-$329.16

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.09

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$0.00

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