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Ms. Elysee from Bronx, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Imaginative Worlds Blending Reality and Make-believe for Young Adventurers

Help me give my students the experience of the real world with a diverse range of dramatic play sets like never before!

  • $549 goal

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Ms. Elysee has another project! Donate to The Wondrous Gift of Crafting Art in Myriad Forms to help her classroom.

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My Project

We believe in the power of play to ignite creativity, foster empathy, and develop crucial social skills in our little learners. That's why we're reaching out to you today.

We're enhancing our dramatic play corner, a vibrant space where our 3-year-olds delve into imaginative worlds, explore different roles, and develop essential life skills through play.

But to make this space truly magical, we need your help!

By donating to our cause, you're not just contributing funds but investing in our youngest students' growth and development. Your generosity will allow us to acquire props and playsets that will transport our little ones to real-world settings, where they can explore a campsite, a clothing store, a gym, and a basketball court. Together, we can create a vibrant, engaging environment where our 3-year-olds can unleash their creativity, build friendships, and lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning.

Thank you for considering our project. Your support means the world to us and to the children we serve.

Every contribution, no matter the size, will make a difference.

Ms. Elysee PS 178 Dr Selman Waksman Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Bronx, NY 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Milliard Mini Market Grocery Store Pretend Play, Kids Play Supermarket for Ages 3+, STEM Toys for Kids- Includes Register, Scanner, Conveyor Belt, Play Cash and Credit Cards- Toy Food NOT Included • Amazon Business $106.69 1 $106.69
VOGUSLAND Dress up Rack, Child Garment Rack, Kids Clothing Rack with Storage Shelf (Natural Beech, 29.5" L x 14.5" W x 40" H) • Amazon Business $61.19 1 $61.19
Kidnasium Kids Yoga Mat - 60” x 24” Yoga Mat for Kids Oriented 3mm Thick Yoga Mat, Fun Prints Exercise Mats, Ideal for Babies, Toddlers and Children - Non Toxic Latex Sensitive • Amazon Business $14.97 3 $44.91
Toddler Basketball Hoop for Kids Boys Girls Portable Basketball Goals Indoor Outdoor Play Outside Backyard Toys for 2 3 4 5 6 Year Old Birthday Gift • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
MITCIEN Kids Camping Set with Campfire, Play Tent , Binoculars, Oil Lantern, Toddlers Pretend Cutting Fruits, Marshmallow, Camping Toys Play Set for Boys Girls 3-5 Year Old and Up Indoor Outdoor Toys • Amazon Business $32.95 1 $32.95
Kidzlane Tool Set for Toddlers & Kids | 20pcs Toy Tools with Electronic Cordless Drill and Tool Box | Play Tool Kit for Kids & Toddler Boys & Girls | Kids Tool Kit 19 Pieces | Kids Tool Box • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Hey! Play! Wooden Tabletop Puppet Theater with Curtains, Blackboard, and Clock- Inspires Imagination and Creativity for Kids, Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Hey! Play! Kids Weight Set - Barbell with 8 Adjustable Plates - Kids Indoor Play Gym Toddler Workout Set - Baby Weights Toys for Age 3 and Up • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
RAINBOW TOYFROG Toys Dumbbells -Kids Workout Equipment Set- Pretend Toddler Gym Stuff Weights for Exercises -Adjustable Dumbbell Fill with Beach Sand or Water • Amazon Business $14.49 2 $28.98
Melissa & Doug Smoothie Maker Blender Set with Play Food - 22 Pieces - Play Blender Mixer Toy for Kids Kitchen Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $28.79 1 $28.79

Materials cost

$429.43

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$465.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.21

Total project goal

$548.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $548.08

3 Donors

-$365.39

Donations toward project cost

-$310.58

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$54.81

match offer

-$182.69

Match offer toward project cost

-$155.29

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.40

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