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Mrs. Elstner from San Ramon, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Imaginative Play in TK

Help me give my students open ended toys and art supplies to support their imaginative play.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Elstner's classroom raised $544

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My Project

My students engage in play based learning with energy, enthusiasm, creativity, and joy! Bringing these open ended toys and art supplies to our uclassroom would allow them oppoprtunities to practice problem solving, turn taking, and expanding their vocabulary. When our students play together, they learn together! Our TK students expand their vocabularies and their background knowledge when they engage in play with their peers. The toys in this project also allow for our students to strengthen their fine motor skills as well as their imaginations. We would be lucky to add these materials to our classroom and I know my students would be thrilled!

Mrs. Elstner Twin Creeks Elementary School Grades PreK-2 San Ramon, CA View local requests 40 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Beginner’s Hammering Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 2 $79.98
Candywood Large Set Rainbow Color Style Wooden Loose Parts Sensory Play Toys, 7 Shapes, 27 Colors, Rainbow Stacker Nesting Toys (162 PCS) • Amazon Business $44.50 1 $44.50
Crayola Model Magic (75ct), Kids Modeling Clay Alternative, 1oz, Bulk Art Supplies for Kids, Teacher Classroom Must Have, Air Dry Clay, Modeling Material, 3+ • Amazon Business $37.32 1 $37.32
FUNZBO 850pcs Pop Beads - Jewelry Making Kit for 3 4 5 6 7 8 Year Old Little Girls, Arts and Crafts Toys for Kids, Necklace Bracelet Ring Hairband Creativity Snap Set Holidays Birthday Gifts • Amazon Business $32.98 1 $32.98
Montessori Toys Wooden Color Sorting Stacking Rings Toy Rainbow Wooden Peg Dolls Counting Toys Circular Building Blocks Stacking Game Preschool Learning Education Fine Motor Skill Toys for Toddlers • Amazon Business $32.96 1 $32.96
BESTAMTOY 36 PCS Wooden Sorting Stacking Rocks Stones,Sensory Toddler Toys Learning Montessori Toys, Building Blocks Game for Kids 3 4 5 6 Years Boy and Girl Birthday Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Atoylink Wooden Tea Party Set for Little Girls 28 Pcs Toddler Tea Set with Cupcake Stand & Food Pretend Play Accessories Kids Kitchen Playset Wooden Toys for 2 3 4 5 6 Year Old Girl Birthday Gift • Amazon Business $25.64 1 $25.64
Leitee 71 PCS Fine Motor Toys Counting Sorting Sensory Bin Filler, 60 Hedge Balls 4 Tweezers 2 Scissors Clips 5 Cups for Boys Girls Early Education and Sorting Counting Training Development • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Educational Insights Frida's Fruit Fiesta Alphabet Game, Letter Recognition & Fine Motor Skills Board Game for Preschoolers & Toddlers, Up to 3 Players, Fun Family Game for Kids Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $20.69 1 $20.69
Educational Insights Shelby's Snack Shack Game, Preschool Math Game with Spinner for 2-4 Players, Fun Family Board Game for Kids Ages 3 4 5 • Amazon Business $20.26 1 $20.26
JETMHH Wooden Tree Toys Balancing Stone Blocks | Wooden Sorting Stacking Balancing Stone Rocks for Toddlers 3+ | Lightweight Colorful Educational Toys (Forest) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Scotch Washi Tape - Rainbow Colors, Set of 8 • Blick Art Materials $10.09 1 $10.09
Oxford Index Cards, 3 x 5 Inches, White, Blank Notecards, Flashcards for School and Studying, Bulk Pack of Note Cards, 500 Count (5 Packs of 100) (40175) • Amazon Business $8.26 1 $8.26

Materials cost

$381.65

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $34.92

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$462.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.57

Total project goal

$543.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $543.81

1 Donor

-$362.54

Donations toward project cost

-$308.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$54.38

match offer

-$181.27

Match offer toward project cost

-$154.08

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.19

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