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Mrs. Simacek from Saint Cloud, MN is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Toy Kits for Social Distance Playtime in Kindergarten

Help me give my students individual toy kits for social distance playtime in kindergarten.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Simacek's classroom raised $340

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students come to school with a wide variety of experiences and different cultures which add up to a unique group of kids. They are a diverse group of students, including many students that are learning English as a Second Language. Many are immigrants or refugees and children of such. They come to this country for a new start, hoping to achieve the American dream. I hope that my part of providing them a great experience of starting school will help them reach their dreams.

My class of kindergarten students is enthusiastic about school and eager to learn.

They also come to school with a ​wide variety of academic experience levels. I hope through materials that I get through donors choose I can help provide my students with the best education possible and give them an advantageous start to their education.

This year will be like no other with the current Covid 19 pandemic. While we plan for in person learning there are so many questions about how to make it work. Will social distance requirements, the kindergarten experience will be very different this year. Hopefully, with your help, this year's class of kindergarteners will still have a positive start.

My Project

My school is planning on in person learning for primary students, but I need your help! Due to social distance requirements, students will be unable to share toys and materials. Several years ago I was lucky enough to get some dramatic play toys from Donors Choose to enrich my kindergarteners' school experience. I need your help again to provide my students with some sort of "normal" kindergarten experience.

These materials will give students a chance to experience play in kindergarten while social distancing.

Each individual kit would be 12 mini animals, 1 pack of play dough (and extra for when it dries out), 2 match box cars, 1 five inch doll, 50 legos and a pencil box to store all the items in. These kits would be use by each students daily, and enable the kindergarteners to have playtime while social distancing.

Mrs. Simacek Madison Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

20 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Emraw Regal Multipurpose Pencil Box - Assorted Color Dots Pencil Case Box for Organize and Carry Pencils, School Pencil Box Plastic Pencil Case Plastic Stationery Case Box (24-Pack) • Amazon Business $72.99 1 $72.99
Mommy & Me Doll Collection Set of 8 Assorted Mini Dolls 5 Inches Tall • Amazon Business $19.99 3 $59.97
Terra by Battat – Wild Animals – Assorted Miniature Wild Animal Toys & Cake Toppers For Kids 3+ (60 Pc) • Amazon Business $13.52 4 $54.08
Play Platoon 1100 Piece Building Bricks Kit with Wheels, Tires, Axles, Windows and Doors Pieces - Classic Colors - Compatible with All Major Brands • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 36-Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted Colors, 3-Ounce Cans (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Race Car Toys Assorted for Kids, Boys or Girls - Free Wheeling Die Cast Metal Plastic Toy Cars Set of 36 Numbered Vehicles + Convertibles Great Gift, Party Favors or Cake Toppers • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$254.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$288.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.96

Total project goal

$339.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $339.75

1 Donor

-$339.75

Donations toward project cost

-$288.79

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.96

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 $0.00

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