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Ms. Lopez from Los Angeles, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Imagination and Social Skills Through Play

Help me give my students new materials for our pretend area to foster imaginative play, social skills, and hands-on learning experiences in our classroom.

  • $249 goal

This project expired on June 3, 2025.

This project expired on June 3, 2025.

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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

Our students come from low-income families and attend school to have a fun, safe, and loving experience. They are naturally curious, eager to explore the world around them, and love using their imagination. By providing these materials, we are giving them the ability to engage in creative play that they might not have access to at home. Each child brings their own unique perspective and personality to every activity, making our classroom a vibrant and dynamic space for learning and growth.

Our goal is to enrich students' learning experiences by fostering creativity, language development, and social skills through pretend play.

This project will help children build confidence as they engage with peers, solve problems collaboratively, and take on new roles in a fun, interactive environment. As they engage in imaginative play, they will develop communication skills, practice empathy, and enhance their understanding of everyday life scenarios, all of which are essential for early childhood development.

Ms. Lopez Camino Nuevo Charter Academy - Burlington Campus 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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Los Angeles, CA View local requests

Nearly all 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

20 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Grocery Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Lakeshore Real-Working Cash Register • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Melissa & Doug Five Major Food Groups • Kaplan Early Learning Company $33.26 1 $33.26
Melissa & Doug Food Groups - 21 Wooden Pieces and 4 Crates, Multi - Play Food Sets For Kids Kitchen, Pretend Food, Toy Food For Toddlers And Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $15.39 1 $15.39
Melissa & Doug Let's Play House! Grocery Cans Play Food Kitchen Accessory ,3+ years- 10 Stackable Cans With Removable Lids • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99

Materials cost

$159.62

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.00

Sales tax

 $14.61

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$211.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.34

Total project goal

$248.96

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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