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

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Building Foundations With Play: Supplies for Our TK Class

Help me give my students a variety of toys, manipulatives, and games to support their early learning, enhance their fine motor skills, and foster creativity and social development in our TK classroom.

  • 14 donors
  • $649 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I absolutely love the curiosity and enthusiasm that my TK (Transitional Kindergarten) students bring into the classroom every day. They are full of wonder and excitement as they explore the world around them, and I am passionate about providing them with a rich and engaging environment where they can learn through hands-on play.

The toys, manipulatives, and games I am requesting will make a huge difference in my student's learning because they support the development of foundational skills in a fun and interactive way.

Manipulatives like counting bears, building blocks, and patterning tiles will help them improve their fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and spatial awareness while also developing early math skills such as sorting, counting, and recognizing patterns. Games will foster social-emotional growth, teamwork, and communication, while also reinforcing literacy and numeracy skills. These resources allow students to learn in a way that is tangible, engaging, and motivating, which is crucial at this stage of their development.

My goal for this project is to create a classroom where every student feels empowered to explore and experiment. I want to foster a love of learning that will last a lifetime and ensure that every student has access to the resources they need to succeed, no matter their background or learning style.

What makes my students special is their boundless energy and their eagerness to learn. They come from diverse backgrounds, and many of them face unique challenges at home. Despite these obstacles, they come to school every day with bright smiles and open hearts, ready to discover new things. These resources will not only support their academic growth but will also help them build confidence, problem-solving skills, and a strong sense of curiosity that will serve them well in the years to come.

Mrs. Robinson Oak Meadows Elementary School 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.

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Murrieta, CA 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

24 students impacted 14donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
JC Toys 16" La Baby Loveable Soft Body Multiethnic Baby Dolls with Bottles • Kaplan Early Learning Company $116.96 1 $116.96
Meland Marble Run - 132Pcs Marble Maze Game Building Toy for Kid, Marble Track Race Set & STEM Learning Toys for Boy Girl Age 3 4 5 6 7 8 9+ (102 Translucent Marbulous Pcs & 30 Glass Marbles) • Amazon Business $37.69 1 $37.69
30 Pack Mini Magnetic Drawing Board for Kid(6 Colors), Keychain Clip Doodle sketch Writing Pad, Toy Bulk for Toddler Rainbow Birthday Party Favor Classroom Supplies Treasure Box Prize Goody Bag Filler • Amazon Business $36.98 1 $36.98
TOMYOU 400 Pieces Building Blocks Kids STEM Toys Educational Building Toys Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Kids Boys and Girls Aged 3+, Safe Material Creativity • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Learning Resources Pretend & Play Calculator Cash Register - 73 Pieces, Ages 3+ Develops Early Math Skills, Play Cash Register for Kids, Toy Cash Register, Play Money for Kids • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
48PCS Magnetic Blocks for Toddlers Toys, Large Magnetic Cube Toys for Sensory STEM Education Preschool Magnet Toys for 3 4 5 6 Year Old Boys and Girls, Compatile with Mine Magnet World • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
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 40PCS • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Huaker 88 Piece Magnetic Balls and Rods Set,Magnetic Building Toys Colorful DIY STEM Building Blocks Sticks for Ages 3+ Year Old Children Boy Girl Educational Construction Toy • Amazon Business $23.19 1 $23.19
Creative Straw STEM Building Toys 450Pcs Aged for 3-5 5-7 Preschool Kids Constructor Toy Thin Tube Toy DIY Educational Interlocking Plastic Engineering Toys Kit for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
XINHUIDALSQ Rainbow Counting Bears Set of 200, 10 Colors Sorting Teddy Plastic Bears Math Manipulatives for Toddlers, 1 Inch Bear Conters Ages 3+ Kids • Amazon Business $19.58 1 $19.58
JC Toys Baby Doll Accessory Backpack Set - 29 Pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $16.16 1 $16.16
RAINBOW TOYFROG Interlocking Gears Toys for Kids - 100 Piece Kit with Tote - Colorful Manipulatives for Preschool Sensory Bin Or Occupational Therapy Tools - STEM Building Toys for Girls & Boys • Amazon Business $15.59 1 $15.59
JC Toys Designed by Berenguer Magic Milk and Juice Baby Bottles - Spill-Free Doll Feeding Accessories for Imaginative Play, Ages 2+ • Kaplan Early Learning Company $15.26 1 $15.26
Coodoo Upgraded Magnetic Blocks Tough Tiles STEM Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls Learning by Playing Games for Toddlers Kids, Compatible with Major Brands Building Blocks - Starter Set • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
edxeducation Counting Bears with Matching Bowls - Early Math Manipulatives - 68pc Set - 60 Bear Counters, 6 Bowls & 2 Game Spinners - Home Learning • Amazon Business $14.83 1 $14.83
GOODLYSPORTS 2-In-1Hopscotch & Bean Bag Toss,Combine Hopscotch Rings with Bean Bag Toss Game, Bean Bag Toss Game for Kids,Hopscotch Outdoor Game,Agility Rings,Fun Playground Toys for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Coogam Wooden Blocks Puzzle Brain Teasers Toy Tangram Jigsaw Intelligence Colorful 3D Russian Blocks Game STEM Montessori Educational Gift for Kids (40 Pcs) • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
70 Pcs Wood Geometric Solids, Mini 3D Shapes for Teaching, Classroom Manipulatives for Elementary School, Geometric Shapes 3D Shape Blocks for Kids Geometry Math Kindergarten Preschool Learning • Amazon Business $8.59 1 $8.59

Materials cost

$470.74

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$43.07

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$550.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$97.21

Total project goal

$648.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$648.08

12 Donors

-$598.87

Donations toward project cost

-$550.87

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$49.21

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$0.00

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