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

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Education Toys

Help me give my students age appropriate educational toys to foster their love of learning.

  • $369 goal

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My Project

We are excited to share our classroom's need for a selection of educational toys that will significantly enrich our students' learning experiences.

Our goal is to provide our young learners with hands-on, interactive tools that will make learning both fun and effective.

Specifically, we are seeking support to acquire:

People Figures - These versatile toys will help our students develop social and emotional skills by engaging in imaginative play. They also offer opportunities to practice storytelling and role-playing, enhancing their language development.

Cars and Traffic Signs - These items will aid in teaching important concepts such as traffic safety, spatial awareness, and basic counting. They will also be used to create engaging, interactive games that reinforce learning through play.

Counting Games - Fun and educational, these games will support our students' numeracy skills by providing them with a hands-on way to practice counting, sorting, and basic arithmetic.

Alphabet Games - These will be invaluable in helping our students build their literacy skills. Through engaging, age-appropriate activities, they will learn to recognize letters, form words, and build early reading skills.

By incorporating these toys into our daily activities, we aim to foster a love for learning and support the developmental milestones of our young students. The interactive nature of these educational toys will cater to different learning styles and make abstract concepts more tangible.

Your generous support will help us create a vibrant, engaging learning environment that encourages exploration, creativity, and growth. Every donation, big or small, will make a significant impact on our classroom and the lives of our students.

Mrs. Dye Chase 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.

More about Mrs. Dye

El Cajon, CA 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

28 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Community Block Play People • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Lakeshore Alphabet Learning Locks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Lakeshore Mini Hardwood Vehicles - Set of 15 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Counting Cones • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Nuts About Counting! • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
Lakeshore Block Play Traffic Signs • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99

Materials cost

$244.94

Vendor shipping charges

$12.25

Sales tax

$22.41

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$313.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.28

Total project goal

$368.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$368.55

1 Donor

-$184.28

Donations toward project cost

-$156.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.64

match offer

-$184.27

Match offer toward project cost

-$156.63

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.64

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$0.00

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