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Mrs. Lestage from East Haven, CT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bringing Play Back to K!

Help me give my students organic learning experiences through a play-based kitchen center and sensory tables!

  • $599 goal

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My Project

Our state has decided that play-based learning in kindergarten is essential. I am so excited to have the opportunity to bring play back to K!

I truly believe kids learn through hands-on learning experiences.

The sensory tables will allow my students multiple tactile opportunities to explore and create! They will be able to sort, build, and organize various materials.

The kitchen and play food sets will allow my students the opportunity to open up their own "restaurant." The kitchen center will allow my students an organic opportunity to explore jobs, money, and writing. The center will give my students the opportunity to use and expand their oral language skills. This will especially be beneficial for my multilingual learners. These materials will allow my students to learn essential skills through play!

Mrs. Lestage Grove J Tuttle Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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East Haven, CT View local requests

More than half 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

17 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids 2-Station Sand and Water Adjustable Play Table, Sensory Bins, Fern Green/Hunter Green • Amazon Business $94.99 2 $189.98
Melissa & Doug Wooden Chef’s Pretend Play Toy Kitchen With “Ice” Cube Dispenser – Charcoal Gray - Kitchen Play Set For Toddlers And Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $134.99 1 $134.99
READY 2 LEARN Colored Sand - Turquoise - 2.2 lbs - Play Sand for Kids - Perfect for Arts and Crafts, Sensory Bins, Wedding Decorations and Vase Filler • Amazon Business $9.83 4 $39.32
KarberDark 95 Pcs Small Animal Toys, Assorted Mini Ocean, Zoo, Farm, Dinosaur, Insect, Dog and Horse Figure, Little Plastic Animals Figurine for Easter, Sensory Bin Stuffers, Birthday Gifts,Kid 3-5 • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98
JOYIN 30Pcs Play Food Grocery Cans, Play Kitchen Accessories, Includes Drink, Juice, Jar, Seasoning, Water Bottle, Sauce, Yogurt, Ice Cream, Snack Box, Kids Gifts & Indoor Toys • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
deAO 41PCS Kids Play Dishes Durable Pretend Play Kitchen Set for Kids Children Tableware Dishes Playset with Drainer - Play Kitchen Accessories for Girls Boys Kids • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Joyin 50 Piece Set of Kitchen Toys, Dinnerware, Dummy Fruits, Vegetables, Plastic Accessories for Children Educational Learning Toy, Role Play Gift • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Elitoky Pretend Play Fast Food Set, Play Food for Kids Kitchen - Play Kitchen Accessories - Toy Foods with Play Burger and Hot Dog Plastic Food for Pretend Play, Kids Toddler Childrens Birthday Gifts • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Jangostor 160 PCS Halloween Acrylic Spider Mini Pumpkins Bat Ghost Skull Hat Acrylic Sensory, Halloween Vase Filler Gems for DIY Crafts, Home, Halloween Table Decoration • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
BOARDFEB Fall Acrylic Leaves Vase Filler, 190pcs Fall Leaves Pumpkin Marbles Gems Sensory BinTable Scatter Vase Filler for Autumn DIY Crafts Thanksgiving Home Decorations • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79

Materials cost

$472.01

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$509.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.84

Total project goal

$598.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$598.93

3 Donors

-$357.70

Donations toward project cost

-$307.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.66

match offer

-$237.71

Match offer toward project cost

-$202.05

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.66

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.52

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$0.00

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