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Ms. McGrath from Bronx, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building a Foundation for Learning Through Play!

Help me give my students toys that promote creativity, fine motor skills, and social interaction.

  • $259 goal

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My Project

Dear Donors,

I am excited to share a special project aimed at enhancing our kindergarten classroom experience!

In our learning environment, we believe that play is a vital part of development. We are seeking your support to provide engaging materials that foster creativity, fine motor skills, and sensory exploration.

What We Need:

LEGO Sets: These colorful building blocks will inspire our young learners to create, imagine, and collaborate. Building with Legos encourages problem-solving and spatial awareness while allowing children to express their ideas through construction.

Play-Doh Sets: Play-Doh is perfect for enhancing fine motor skills and creativity. It allows children to mold, shape, and create their own designs, promoting imaginative play and tactile exploration.

Sensory Sand Kits: Sensory sand is an amazing tool for helping children explore textures and enhance their sensory experiences. Playing with sensory sand provides calming benefits and supports hands-on learning.

Why It Matters:

Our kindergarten classroom is filled with diverse learners who thrive in interactive and sensory-rich environments. These materials will not only make learning more enjoyable but also support essential skills like cooperation, creativity, and fine motor development. By integrating these resources into our daily activities, we can create a space where every child feels empowered and excited to learn.

Your Impact:

Every contribution, big or small, will have a lasting impact on our students’ educational journey. With your help, we can create a vibrant classroom where children are inspired to explore, learn, and grow through play.

Thank you for considering our project. Your generosity will bring joy and valuable learning experiences to our kindergarten classroom!

Ms. McGrath PS 121 Throop Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. McGrath

Bronx, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

12 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO Classic Large Brick Box - 10698 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $67.46 1 $67.46
Sensory Sand Play Sand for Kids with Sea Molds 4 Pound Bulk Multicolor Sand for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $25.95 1 $25.95
Play-Doh Bulk Pack of 48 Cans, 6 Sets of 8 Modeling Compound Colors, 3oz, Back to School Gifts & Prizes for Students & Classroom, Preschool Toys for Kids, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $25.93 1 $25.93
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
10 Pack Large Size Plastic Art Trays,5 Colors Arts and Crafts Organizer Tray,Kids Serving Tray for DIY Projects,Painting,Beads • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Dough Play Tools for Kids-Dough Accessories Molds Dinosaur Fruit Roller Cutter Scissor and Storage Box, Party Favors Set for Age 2-8 • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Giraffe Manufacturing 75 Piece Assortment of Small and Large Glitter Slappy Hands Treasure Box - Kids Party Favors, Sticky Hands, Bulk Toys for kids. • Amazon Business $8.69 1 $8.69
21 Pack Pull Back Toy Cars, Party Favors, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Race Vehicles Bulk, Pinata Fillers, Teacher Treasure Prize Box Toys for Boys Girls Toddlers 2,3,4,5 Years Old • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98

Materials cost

$186.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$219.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.78

Total project goal

$258.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $258.56

3 Donors

-$230.58

Donations toward project cost

-$219.78

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.80

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$27.98

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