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

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Helping my Pre-K with their Social Emotional Play!

Help me give my students the joy of learning social emotional skills of playing cooperatively with their friends.

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My Project

I am a special education teacher working in a general education / special education collaborative classroom in the inner city of Los Angeles. A third of my students have special needs and are learning how to work and play collaboratively with their peers. These train sets and floor puzzles will help my students learn how to play collaboratively with their friends. My students are learning social emotional skills and these educational toys are a great way of helping them interact with their general education peers and teachers. They just need a little encouragement and I believe these materials will help nudge them to bond with their peers.

Mr. Kochi Olympic Primary Center Grades PreK-2

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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.

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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

14 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
On Track USA Wooden Train Set Figure 8 Wooden Train Track Set, 35 Piece Deluxe Basic Set, with Magnetic Trains and Railway Accessories - Comes in A Clear Container, Compatible with All Major Brands • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
On Track USA Wooden Train Set Accessories, Modern City Town 50 Piece Train Track and Railroad Accessories Set, Comes in A Clear Container, for Kids Boys and Girls, Compatible with All Major Brands • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
60 Pieces Floor Puzzles for Kids Ages 4-8 – 3 Big Toddler Jigsaw Puzzles 3-5 Years Old by Quokka – Search & Find Learning Game Ocean Wild Animals & Dinosaurs - Educational Gift for Children 6-8-10 • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Wooden Train Track 52 Piece Set - 18 Feet Of Track Expansion And 5 Distinct Pieces - 100% Compatible with All Major Brands Including Thomas Wooden Railway System - by Right Track Toys • Amazon Business $24.70 1 $24.70
Wooden Toddler Puzzles for Kids Ages 2-4, Puzzles for Kids Ages 3-5 Year Olds, 4-Pack Animal Themed Puzzles for Toddlers, Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles for Toddler Gift for Boys & Girls with Storage Bags • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Ravensburger Disney Princess Pretty Princesses Shaped Floor Puzzle 24 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle for Kids – Every Piece is Unique, Pieces Fit Together Perfectly, Model Number: 05453 • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Melissa & Doug Wooden Train Cars (8 pcs) • Amazon Business $19.29 1 $19.29
Ravensburger 05562 Disney Pixar Toy Story 4 - 24 Piece Giant Floor Jigsaw Puzzle for Kids - Every Piece is Unique - Pieces Fit Together Perfectly,Multicoloured • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Ravensburger - Disney Princess Heartsong 60 Piece Glitter Jigsaw Puzzle for Kids – Every Piece is Unique, Pieces Fit Together Perfectly • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Gift Item Paw Patrol Foam Floor Puzzle by Cardinal (25 Piece), Multicolor • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Melissa & Doug Dinosaurs Floor Puzzle (48 pc) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Melissa & Doug Safari Social Jumbo Jigsaw Floor Puzzle (24 pcs, 2 x 3 feet) • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
Melissa & Doug Dinosaur Dawn Jumbo Jigsaw Floor Puzzle (24 pcs, 2 x 3 feet) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Melissa & Doug Underwater Ocean Floor Puzzle (48 pcs, 2 x 3 feet) • Amazon Business $9.64 1 $9.64

Materials cost

$275.32

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $25.19

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$334.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.05

Total project goal

$393.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $393.69

1 Donor

-$196.83

Donations toward project cost

-$167.31

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.52

match offer

-$196.86

Match offer toward project cost

-$167.33

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.53

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