The Power of Play: Spark Imagination, Ignite Learning
Help me give my students engaging materials to keep them learning with the power of play.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Chavez's classroom raised $448
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
My second graders are a bright, inquisitive group of young learners with an innate desire to learn, explore, and play. However, second graders often lack the tools and opportunities to unleash their creativity and imagination. Providing items like dress-up clothes, props, and other toys will allow my students to practice social interactions and develop a deeper understanding of academic concepts in a joyful, hands-on way.
Decades of educational research consistently find that play is fundamental to children's cognitive, social, and emotional well-being.
Many of my students lack access to opportunities for meaningful play and positive social interaction outside of the classroom. Your support will directly enhance my students' literacy, math, and social skills through the power of play. Thank you for helping to spark imagination and ignite a lifelong love of learning for my students.
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
Melissa & Doug Scientist Dress-Up Set
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$43.16
1
$43.16
Melissa & Doug Wooden Scoop and Serve Ice Cream Counter With Play Food and Accessories (28 Pcs) Pretend Food, Ice Cream Toys, For Kids Ages 3+
• Amazon Business
Liberty Imports 12 Piece Kids Fireman Costume Gear Firefighter Chief Dress Up Clothes for Role Play Toy Set with Backpack Water Gun, Fire Extinguisher and Accessories
• Amazon Business
$35.61
1
$35.61
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Play Wooden Fridge Food Set, 9 Pieces - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler
• School Specialty
$32.99
1
$32.99
Melissa & Doug Get Well Doctor’s Kit Play Set – 25 Toy Pieces - Doctor Role Play Set, Doctor Kit For Toddlers And Kids Ages 3+
• Amazon Business
$28.49
1
$28.49
Magic4U 52PCS Toddler Tool Set with Electric Drill Toy & Kids Tape Measure, Pretend Play Construction Toys Costume with Kids Tool Belt, Toy Tool Bag for Boy Girls Age 3-8
• Amazon Business
$26.99
1
$26.99
Victostar Magnetic Wooden Cutting Fruits Vegetables Food Play Toy Set with Basket for Kids
• Amazon Business
$19.98
1
$19.98
Melissa & Doug 22-Piece Play Kitchen Accessories Set - Utensils, Pot, Pans, and More , White
• Amazon Business
$19.10
1
$19.10
Wooden Play Food for Kids Kitchen Cutting Fruits Toys for Toddlers Pretend Vegetables Gift for Boys Girls Educational Toys
• Amazon Business
$18.99
1
$18.99
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wood Lacing Sneaker - Learn to Tie a Shoe Educational Toy - Shoe Tying Practice For Kids, Developmental Toys For Preschoolers And Toddlers,Red
• Amazon Business
$13.99
1
$13.99
Melissa & Doug Turn & Tell Wooden Clock - Educational Toy With 12+ Reversible Time Cards , Red
• Amazon Business
$10.99
1
$10.99
HANSGO Wooden Easter Eggs, 6PCS Pretend Play Food Play Kitchen for Kids Early Development Learning
• Amazon Business
$7.83
1
$7.83
Materials cost
$339.90
Vendor shipping charges
$5.30
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.10
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$380.30
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$67.11
Total project goal
$447.41
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$447.41
5 Donors
-$338.59
Donations toward project cost
-$295.30
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$43.29
match offer
-$100.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$85.00
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mr. Chavez and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
