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Help me give my students the opportunity to explore movement and motion with hands-on transportation toys! Through interactive play with cars, trains, buses, and construction vehicles, children will develop fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and early STEM concepts.

  • $650 goal

This project expired on September 19, 2025.

This project expired on September 19, 2025.

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The Importance of Preschoolers and the Benefits of Learning About Transportation

Preschoolers are in a critical stage of development, full of curiosity, creativity, and rapid learning.

During these early years—typically between ages 3 and 5—children build the foundation for future academic, social, and emotional success. It is during this formative time that they absorb knowledge from the world around them, making it essential to expose them to a wide range of engaging, real-world topics. One such valuable topic is transportation.

Why Preschoolers Are Important

Preschool-aged children are not just “little kids”; they are future thinkers, leaders, and problem-solvers. Early childhood is when the brain is most adaptable and responsive to new information. The experiences children have during this stage can shape their attitudes toward learning, relationships, and exploration for life. Investing in their education and curiosity is investing in society's future.

How Preschoolers Benefit from Learning About Transportation

Cognitive Development

Learning about transportation introduces children to new vocabulary, concepts, and categories. They learn the differences between land, air, and water vehicles and start to understand how transportation systems work in the real world. This kind of thematic learning supports memory development, sequencing skills, and critical thinking.

Language and Literacy Skills

When preschoolers talk about cars, buses, airplanes, or boats, they expand their language. They describe features, make comparisons, and ask questions—all of which build communication and early literacy skills. Stories, songs, and role-playing related to transportation further reinforce these skills in fun, engaging ways.

Math and Science Exploration

Transportation opens the door to early STEM concepts. Counting wheels, measuring distance, exploring speed, and understanding cause and effect (e.g., “What happens when a traffic light turns red?”) are just a few examples. It helps preschoolers begin to observe, predict, and experiment—key science and math habits.

Ms. Durbin Snow Canyon Early Childhood Grades PreK-2 Saint George, UT View local requests

More than a third 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Plan Toys Race N Play Parking Garage • Kaplan Early Learning Company $67.46 1 $67.46
Lakeshore On the Move! Big Rig Car Carrier • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Take-Along Train Station • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Build-A-Truck Magnetic Construction Vehicles • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Wondertoys 27 PCS Wooden Train Set Toy Wooden Magnetic Number Train Set Includes 1 Engine Cars for Toddlers Boys and Girls, Compatible with Major Brands Train Set Tracks • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Melissa & Doug Airplane & Luggage Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $29.66 1 $29.66
Educational Insights Design & Drill Bolt Buddies Helicopter Play Set Orange/Yellow/Blue (4188) • Staples $29.54 1 $29.54
Green Toys Eco-Friendly Tractor With Rear Trailer • Kaplan Early Learning Company $26.96 1 $26.96
Green Toys Helicopter - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler - Made in the USA • School Specialty $24.29 1 $24.29
Wondertoys Wooden Alphabet Train Toy 27 PCS Magnetic Alphabet ABC Letter Train Set Includes 42 PCS Flash Cards, 1 Engine and 1 Storage Bag for Toddlers Kids Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Fisher-Price Little People Toddler Toy Everyday Adventures Airport Playset with Airplane for Preschool Pretend Play Ages 1+ Years • Amazon Business $23.74 1 $23.74
Carolart Construction Sensory Bin, Tractor Sand Playset Construction Sandbox with Toy Truck Play Sand and Signs, Sand Art Kit for Kids Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Fisher-Price Little People Musical Toddler Toy Travel Together Airplane with Lights Sounds & 2 Figures for Ages 1+ Years • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Airplane Toys - 12 Pack Vehicle Aircraft Plane Playset, Includes Styles of Bomber, Military, F-16 Fighter Jets, for Birthday Party Favor Toys, for Kids Boys and Girls (Styles May Very) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
CAT Construction Toys, Construction Fleet 10" Front Loader Toy - Real Working Parts, Indoor/Outdoor, Sturdy Plastic Construction for 2+ Year Old Boys • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
CAT Construction Toys CAT Construction Fleet 10" Bulldozer Toy - Sturdy Plastic Construction & Real Working Parts - Perfect Indoor & Outdoor Toys for 3-Year-Old Boys & Girls • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
CAT Construction Toys, CAT Dump Truck Toy Construction Vehicle – 10" Plastic Action Vehicle with Articulated Buckets for Indoor & Outdoor Play. Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $9.33 1 $9.33
CAT Construction Toys, Construction Fleet 10" Excavator Toy – Ages 2+ Real Working Parts, Indoor/Outdoor Play, Sturdy Plastic Construction, Ideal Sand/Beach Toy • Amazon Business $9.33 1 $9.33

Materials cost

$504.01

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.43

Sales tax

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3rd party payment processing fee

$7.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$552.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$97.41

Total project goal

$649.41

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