Timeless Play: Building Early Learning with Wooden Toys
Help me give my students beautiful, wooden manipulatives for their learning centers that will last for many years to come.
$370 goal
This project expired on May 20, 2025.
This project expired on May 20, 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
The wooden cars, trucks, and other wooden toys we’ve selected will be invaluable tools for fostering hands-on, imaginative play. These high-quality, durable toys encourage fine motor skill development as students manipulate the pieces, engage in stacking, and practice coordination. Additionally, the toys will stimulate social interaction during play, supporting collaboration and communication skills as children work together in group activities. Through imaginative play, children will also build problem-solving skills and creativity as they create scenarios and stories with the toys.
The natural materials of the wooden toys also offer sensory benefits, as children can explore the textures, sounds, and colors, which is crucial for early cognitive development.
As they engage in these activities, the toys will help reinforce important concepts such as size, shape, and cause and effect.
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
22 students impacted
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