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Ms. Ford from Saint Paul, MN is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Exploring the World Through Dramatic Play

Help me give my students a chance to be explore the world around them through dramatic play!

  • $905 goal

This project expired on May 6, 2025.

This project expired on May 6, 2025.

My Project

My students are young learners who need some extra support in order to access the world around them. Many of my students are working on their communication and social skills. Dramatic play is one way that they can connect to their community and beyond!

My students come from an urban school and community.

I want to find ways for them to connect to their world by providing diverse toys and opportunities that reflect their lives and the people they interact with on a daily basis.

Dramatic play is an important way for young learners to make connections, develop language, and make important early learning strides!

Ms. Ford Battle Creek Elementary Grades PreK-2

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Saint Paul, MN 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

16 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nothing But Fun Toys Light Up Fort with LED Light • Kaplan Early Learning Company $64.76 1 $64.76
Lakeshore Take-Along Train Station • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Melissa & Doug Scientist Dress-Up Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $43.16 1 $43.16
Learning Resources Pretend and Play Fishing Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $41.36 1 $41.36
Lakeshore The Pet Vet • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Around Town Play Carpet • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Melissa & Doug Fabric Fill and Spill Handy Work Toolbox - Set of 9 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $38.66 1 $38.66
Kaplan Early Learning Friends Around the World Wooden Figures Set - 20-Piece Multicultural Diverse People Playset for Dramatic Play, Block Play, and Storytelling, Toddlers, Ages 2+ • Kaplan Early Learning Company $35.96 1 $35.96
20 PCS Kids Community Helper Dress Up Vest Career Costumes Role Play Career Cosplay Clothes Pretend and Play Costume for Kids Dress up Doctor Police Fireman Car Racer Cowboy Farmers Worker Pirate • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Slice and Bake Cookie Set, Set of 29 - Wood - Durable • School Specialty $33.97 1 $33.97
Lakeshore Pretend & Play Mailbox • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
17 Pcs Pretend Camping Play Set, 2 Pcs Decorative Round Throw Pillow, Camping Safe Fake Campfire Plush Wood Shaped Floor Cushion for Adults Dramatic Play Camping Home Outdoor Decorations • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
MerryMakers Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons Puppet, 14-1/2 Inches - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $29.77 1 $29.77
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Jolly Jobs Hand Puppets, Set of 4 - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $28.27 1 $28.27
Lakeshore Pose & Play Dolls - African American Family • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.99 1 $27.99
Lakeshore Pose & Play Dolls - Asian Family • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.99 1 $27.99
Learning Resources Sorting Shapes Cupcakes • Kaplan Early Learning Company $26.96 1 $26.96
Kaplan Early Learning Soft Toddler Dentist Kit - 7 Pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $26.96 1 $26.96
Fisher Price Toys Pretend Medical Kit • Kaplan Early Learning Company $24.26 1 $24.26
Kaplan Early Learning Sandwich Making Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $23.36 1 $23.36

Materials cost

$707.37

Vendor shipping charges

 $20.50

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$768.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$135.61

Total project goal

$904.09

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