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Mrs. Doane from Kalamazoo, MI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Imagination in Action: Inspiring Preschoolers Through Pretend Play

Help me give my students the way to develop creativity, communication, and social skills through the magic of pretend play! With your support, we can provide tools for imaginative exploration and meaningful peer interactions.

  • $454 goal

This project expired on May 13, 2025.

This project expired on May 13, 2025.

My Project

In my preschool classroom, we strive to create a world where every child feels inspired to dream, explore, and grow. For many of my students from low-income families, access to resources that spark imagination and foster creativity is limited. Pretend play offers a powerful opportunity for my little learners to develop essential life skills, such as communication, cooperation, and problem-solving, all while having fun!

Through pretend play, children practice role-playing scenarios that expand their understanding of the world around them.

They become chefs, builders, doctors, astronauts, and more. Your donation will allow me to provide dramatic play sets, costumes, and props that encourage imagination and exploration. These tools also foster peer collaboration and empathy, as children learn to work together, share, and express themselves in creative ways.

With your help, my students can enjoy the transformative power of play while building skills that will serve them far beyond the classroom. Together, we can create a vibrant and inspiring learning environment!

Mrs. Doane Greenwood 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.

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Kalamazoo, MI View local requests

More than half 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

18 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kaplan Early Learning Pretend Play Community Helper Shirts for Preschool - Set of 6 Dramatic Play Dress-Up Costumes • Kaplan Early Learning Company $125.96 1 $125.96
Lakeshore Treehouse Imagination Builders • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Lakeshore Fairy Land Playset • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Lakeshore Wild Animal Oasis • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Atoylink Toddler Sorting and Stacking Toys with Magnetic Wooden Cars & Community Helpers, Baby Number Blocks Nesting Boxes Preschool Learning Montessori Toys for 1 2 3 Year Old Boys Girls Gift • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Atoylink Wooden Magnetic Dress up Dolls Pretend Play Set 40+ Pcs Occupations Community Helpers Matching Games Fridge Magnets for Toddlers Preschool Learning Toys Boys Birthday Gifts • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Lakeshore Pose & Play Kids - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$341.90

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.50

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$385.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.03

Total project goal

$453.56

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