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Ms. Dunphy from Elizabeth, NJ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Community Connections Through Play

Help me give my students diverse and sturdy play people showing different abilities, roles, and family backgrounds, plus traffic signs.

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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

My students are amazing little world-builders with big imaginations. They love creating stories but often don't see themselves in our toys. That's why I'm thrilled about these tough, diverse play people and traffic signs. These sturdy figures show different abilities, jobs, and family backgrounds. They'll help every child feel included in our play.

These special toys will encourage my students to play because they will be able to see themselves in the materials.

These people and signs set will facilitate conversations where we can improve pretend play, teach empathy, and show how communities work. Plus, they can handle rough play from our most energetic kids. My goal is to help my students celebrate diversity and understand society, using toys that can keep up with their enthusiasm.

My students are special because they're open to new ideas and can build whole worlds with just a few toys. They're passionate learners who play hard. With the strong Lakeshore Complete Set and other figures, they'll create mini communities that look like the real world. I'm excited to see how these tough toys will start conversations and inspire stories. They'll help my students see the value in everyone, all while standing up to active, excited play.

Ms. Dunphy Mabel G Holmes School 5 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.

More about Ms. Dunphy

Elizabeth, NJ 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

15 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Block Play People - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $149.00 1 $149.00
Lakeshore Block Play Traffic Signs • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 2 $59.98
Lakeshore Community Block Play People • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Block Play People with Differing Abilities • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99

Materials cost

$278.96

Vendor shipping charges

 $13.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$327.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.72

Total project goal

$384.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $384.81

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 $384.81

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