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Mrs. Moore from Tacoma, WA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Trunk Full of Tales: Help Us Stock Our Dress-Up Corner!

Help me give my students the keys to unlock a world of empathy and imagination through dress-up!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Moore's classroom raised $796

This project is fully funded

My Project

I am writing to you today with an exciting project that will ignite the imaginations and foster the social-emotional growth of my kindergarten students. We are seeking your generous support to create a vibrant and inclusive dress-up collection for our classroom.

Our vision is to create a dress-up collection that transcends traditional gender roles and empowers children to express themselves freely.

We want to move beyond limiting stereotypes and offer a wide array of costumes that allow all children to embody a variety of characters and professions, such as:

Community Helpers: Firefighters, police officers, doctors, nurses, teachers, construction workers – roles that teach about important contributions to society.

Creative Characters: Superheroes, royalty (kings, queens, and princesses), adventurers, explorers, and fantastical creatures – roles that spark creativity and storytelling.

Everyday Heroes: Parents, chefs, artists, and other relatable figures that allow children to make sense of their world.

By providing a diverse range of costumes, we aim to:

Promote Self-Expression: Children can explore different identities and express their unique personalities without being confined by gender norms.

Develop Empathy: Stepping into different roles allows children to understand various perspectives and develop compassion for others.

Enhance Social Skills: Dress-up play encourages cooperation, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving as children create shared narratives and interact with one another.

Boost Imagination and Creativity: Costumes become catalysts for rich storytelling, allowing children to create intricate scenarios, develop their language skills, and expand their cognitive abilities.

Build Confidence: Taking on different roles empowers children to feel confident, express themselves, and explore their potential.

Your generous contribution will help us provide our students with the tools they need to learn, grow, and thrive. You will be giving them the opportunity to not only have fun but to develop essential social and emotional skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.

Mrs. Moore Roosevelt Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Melissa & Doug Wooden Toy Chest - White Furniture for Playroom - Kids Toy Box, Wooden Storage Organizer, Children's Furniture • Amazon Business $142.49 1 $142.49
Born Toys Dress Up & Pretend Play Kids Costumes Set Ages 3-7, Washable Kids Dress Up Clothes for Play • Amazon Business $136.95 1 $136.95
TopTie 6 Sets Kids Costumes with Storage Box, Dress Up Pretend Play Uniforms with Accessories Aged 3-7 • Amazon Business $112.99 1 $112.99
Teuevayl Boys Muscle Chest Dress up Costumes Trunk with Superhero, Policeman, Fireman Costume, Kids Pretend Role Play Costumes Set, Boys Dress up Clothes for Kids Ages 3 4 5 6 7 • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
14Pcs Toddler Dress up Clothes,Boys Dress up Costumes for Play,Kids Dress up Set with Firefighter,Construction Worker,Chef,Police Costume,Toddler Boy Toys Christmas Birthday Gifts for 3-6 Years Old • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
16 Pcs Princess Dress Up Clothes for Little Girl Role Play Costume Gift Set, Princess Mermaid Pretent Play Outfit Toys for Toddler Girls, Cosplay Birthday Party Gift for Girls Age 3 4 5 6 7 + Year Old • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Disney Princess Dress Up Trunk Deluxe 21 Piece Officially Licensed [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Girls Princess Dress Up Shoes and Jewelry Boutique DISHIO Upgraded Princess Shoes and Accessories with 4 Pair of Princess Play Shoes and Jewelry Set for Toddlers Little Girls Aged 3 4 5 6 • Amazon Business $28.49 1 $28.49
RioRand Superhero Capes for Kids,Superhero Costume for Boys Birthday Party Supplies,Christmas Halloween for 3-10 Year Old 8-PACK • Amazon Business $22.50 1 $22.50

Materials cost

$586.38

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $51.31

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$676.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$119.38

Total project goal

$795.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $795.87

1 Donor

-$795.87

Donations toward project cost

-$676.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$119.38

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