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Ms. Vessicchio from New Haven, CT is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learn and Play in PreK!

Help me give my students materials to use in their daily learning centers.

  • $727 goal

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My Project

My PreK students love building, exploring, and creating with different materials throughout the day. We are looking for toys to increase our stem skills, provide sensory experiences and strengthen our math and literacy skills. These toys will be used in our play-based learning curriculum. These materials encourages teamwork, collaboration, and improves creativity as well as strengthen literacy, math and science science concepts through sequencing and develop vocabulary skills. Fine motor and social skills will also improve because these materials will provide great opportunities for social engagement and interaction. Thank you for your support!

Ms. Vessicchio Barack Obama Magnet University School Grades PreK-2

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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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New Haven, CT 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

20 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Dough, Silly Scents - 24x5oz Scented Playdough Pack in 6 Colors and Scents | Play Dough Bulk for Valentine's Day Gifts for Kids Classroom, Easter Basket Party Favor Bags or Treasure Box Toys • Amazon Business $26.49 5 $132.45
Sandtastik Sparkling White Play Sand, 25 lb (11.3 kg) - Fill Sandboxes, Sand Trays, Sensory Tables, Water Tables! Scoop, Mold & Pour This Premium Non-Toxic Sand • Amazon Business $26.62 4 $106.48
Lakeshore Tactile Liquid Letters • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
LEGO DUPLO Classic Alphabet Town 10935, Educational Early Learning Toys for Babies & Toddlers Ages +18 Months, Learn Colors, Letters and Shapes with Large Bricks • Amazon Business $47.49 1 $47.49
Somime 10 Pack Black Picture Frame 11x14 Mat Board,White Core Bevel Cut Mats 8.5x11, Whole Frame Mat Kit Includes 10 Picture Photo Mattes & 10 Backings & 10 Krystal Sleeve Bags • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
STORYTIME TOYS Modern Fairytales 3D Puzzle - Book and Toy Set | 3 in 1 - Book, Build, Play - Red Riding Hood, & Pinocchio | Preschool Ages 3 and Up • Amazon Business $42.95 1 $42.95
LEGO DUPLO Town Alphabet Truck Toy, Construction Toy for Kids Aged 2 and Up, ABC Learning Vehicle with a Trailer Carrying Alphabet Bricks with Boy and Girl Figures, Toddler Educational Toy, 10421 • Amazon Business $39.95 1 $39.95
STORYTIME TOYS Goldilocks and The Three Bears 3D Puzzle - Book and Toy Set - 3 in 1 - Book, Build, and Play • Amazon Business $31.95 1 $31.95
STORYTIME TOYS The Three Little Pigs 3D Puzzle - Book and Toy Set - 3 in 1 - Book, Build, and Play • Amazon Business $29.24 1 $29.24
hand2mind Express Your Feelings Sensory Bottles, Play Therapy Toys, Mindfulness for Kids, Quiet Fidget Toys, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Social Emotional Learning, Kids Easter Basket Stuffers • Amazon Business $18.49 1 $18.49
Lakeshore Tissue Paper Squares • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
Lakeshore Word Building Puzzles - 3-Letter Words • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$574.95

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.10

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$617.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$109.00

Total project goal

$726.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $726.67

1 Donor

-$726.67

Donations toward project cost

-$617.67

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$109.00

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