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Mrs. Lacie Christensen from Riverton, UT is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Toys Out-Screens Off

Help me give my students and their families the opportunity to have hands on activities and learning toys to help them better support the development of their child.

  • $998 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

I have the opportunity to work with some of the most amazing students and families. I am an early intervention teacher in Jordan School District, which means I work with students 0-3 years of age with special needs and their families, in their homes. The students I serve range in abilities physically, socially, and educationally. My students love to learn, grow, and explore their environment. My students learn by hands-on activities and exploring their environment by engaging with materials.

“Every child deserves a Champion – an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be.” Rita Pierson.

This is what I believe in my position - every student can learn and they deserve someone who will never give up on them. For the students and families that I serve, I want to be that person. I love each of my students individually and we work hard at home to learn and grow as individuals and as a family. Even though my students may not learn the same way as others they work hard and have a desire to learn.

My Project

Many families that I work with don't have the resources or the understanding of the importance of adult-child interaction in today's world. Many families haven't had the education or resources during this rough time but these materials will help students learn the basic academic skills they need for their future. These materials will also help families learn how to better interact with their toddlers on a daily basis.

When was the last time you saw an adult playing on the ground with their toddler or running around with them at the park?

Many families have been using technology to help teach their children or entertain their children during this crazy world we live in today. The piece that is missing in young children's learning is the social-emotional part with creating relationships with family members.

These materials will be used to help me teach families ways to interact with their child and help them teach their child academic and communication skills that they need. These activities will provide learning experiences like when looking at a book with a parent it will teach them animals but it will also allow them to make memories a family member.

Mrs. Lacie Christensen
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fun House Kids Foam Soap 8 Pack Assorted Flavor Foam Soap, 8.2 oz each • Amazon Business $35.54 3 $106.62
BunMo Fidget Toys Bath Toys and Suction Toys - Sucker Toys are Fun Vibrant Sensory Toys, Kids Toys or Stem Learning Toys - 24 Pack Comes with Fidget Toy Bag • Amazon Business $23.99 4 $95.96
Melissa & Doug Children's Book - Poke-a-Dot: Old MacDonald’s Farm (Board Book with Buttons to Pop) • Amazon Business $13.99 6 $83.94
Melissa & Doug Animals Jumbo Knob Wooden Puzzles Set - Fish and Pets • Amazon Business $17.99 3 $53.97
Melissa & Doug Children’s Book – Poke-a-Dot: First Words (Board Book with Buttons to Pop) • Amazon Business $7.49 7 $52.43
Melissa & Doug Farm Wooden Chunky Puzzle (8 pcs) • Amazon Business $10.71 4 $42.84
Melissa & Doug Children's Book - Poke-a-Dot: 10 Little Monkeys (Board Book with Buttons to Pop) • Amazon Business $10.61 4 $42.44
First 100 Words (Bright Baby) • Amazon Business $6.89 6 $41.34
Melissa & Doug Children’s Book – Poke-a-Dot: Pet Families (Board Book with Buttons to Pop) • Amazon Business $6.99 5 $34.95
The First Years Stack up Cup Toys, Multi, 8 Count, Pack of 9 • Amazon Business $4.99 7 $34.93
Chew Necklace by GNAWRISHING - 6-Pack - Perfect for Autistic, ADHD, SPD, Oral Motor Children, Kids, Boys, and Girls (Tough, Long-Lasting) • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
Fisher-Price Baby's First Blocks and Rock-a-Stack gift set, 2 plant-based toys for infants ages 6 months and older • Amazon Business $12.47 2 $24.94
Fisher-Price Baby's First Blocks • Amazon Business $7.89 3 $23.67
Melissa & Doug Children’s Book – Poke-a-Dot: Emergency Vehicles (Board Book with Buttons to Pop) • Amazon Business $6.99 3 $20.97
Melissa & Doug Barnyard Animals Jumbo Knob Wooden Puzzle - Horse, Cow, and Sheep • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Elongdi Water Beads Pack Rainbow Mix 50,000 Beads Growing Balls, Jelly Water Gel Beads for Spa Refill, Kids Sensory Toys , Vases, Plant, Wedding and Home Decor • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Kinetic Sand The Original Moldable Sensory Play Sand, Brown, 2 Lb • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin: Ocean and Sand - Fine Motor and Sensory Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $17.97 1 $17.97
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin: Construction Zone Playset - Sandbox Truck Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin: Dinosaur Dig - Dinosaur Toys for Toddler Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
Kinetic Sand, 3lbs Beach Sand for Ages 3 & Up (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69

Materials cost

$805.56

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$847.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.58

Total project goal

$997.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$997.22

1 Donor

-$997.22

Donations toward project cost

-$847.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$149.58

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$0.00

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