Help me give my students the ability to learn and develop their own independency.
$350 goal
This project expired on November 23, 2025.
This project expired on November 23, 2025.
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
We are excited to welcome our incoming 3-year-old scholars this school year! As they begin their early learning journey, we are seeking engaging, educational toys that support both play and development. The ice cream cone letter activity will serve as an engaging and hands-on learning tool to help our young scholars recognize, identify, and connect letters. Through interactive play, students will begin building foundational literacy skills in a way that feels fun and meaningful. This type of multisensory experience supports letter recognition, early phonemic awareness, and fine motor development—critical components of early childhood education.
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
23 students impacted
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Melissa & Doug Food Groups Wooden Food Set (271)
• Quill.com
$39.59
1
$39.59
Play Dishes for Kids Kitchen, 54PCS Food Toys Play Food for Kids Kitchen Including Play Dishes Pots, Pans & Pretend Food Pretend Toys for Toddlers
• Amazon Business
$27.99
1
$27.99
JoyCat Ice Cream Preschool Learning Activities Counting and Color Sorting Set Stacking Toys for Kids 3-5, Safety Fine Motor Skills Toy, Math Learning Resources Easter Basket Stuffers for Toddler 65PCS
• Amazon Business
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