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Ms. Perez from Bell, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let Imagination Run Wild!

Help me give my students materials to support their imagination through dramatic play.

  • $549 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

Mr. Rogers once said, "Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood." While working with young children as an assistant Teacher and now as a first year preschool teacher in a primary center that serves primarily minority populations in the City of Bell, I have witnessed the importance of learning through play. My preschool classroom is split into an AM and PM class. My AM class includes 8 typical students and 7 PAL’S students for a total of 15 students and 15 students in the afternoon for a total of 30 students per day. During a typical school day both classes will have 24 students for a total of 48 students per day. I strive to promote an inclusive environment that provides opportunities for my students and PALS students to play, learn and build friendships.

My Project

Young children learn and understand new concepts through the art of play. For many of my young students (3 yr. -4 yrs.) this is their first school experience. The materials I am requesting for my project will target social- emotional, cognitive, language domains and will act as an extension for Creative Curriculum units that we will cover throughout the year. The units include signs, clothes, community workers, Simple Machines Study, healthy eating habits and families.

The Dramatic play materials will expose students and familiarize them with different occupations and tools used.

During Preschool, children usually attend their first dental appointment, learn about healthy eating habits, and become interested in different community occupations that they are unfamiliar with and leads to stress. In addition, the PALS students who mainstream in my classroom will benefit from this materials as-well.

Ms. Perez Martha Escutia Primary Center 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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Bell, 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

30 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Melissa & Doug Freestanding Wooden Fresh Mart Grocery Store • Amazon Business $154.99 1 $154.99
Easife Bubble Machine for Parties Kids Portable Professional Automatic Rechargeable Bubble Blower Machine with Remote Adjusted Direction&Oscillation Powered by plug in/Battery Operated Outdoor&Indoor • Amazon Business $42.89 1 $42.89
iPlay, iLearn Cutting & Cooking Toy, Wooden Food, Pretend Play Kitchen Set, Magnetic Wood Fruit, Early Educational Development, Learning Gift for 3, 4, 5, 6 Year Old Kids, Toddlers, Boys & Girls • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Melissa & Doug Pizza Party Wooden Play Food (Pretend Play Pizza Set, Best for 3, 4, and 5 Year Olds) & Food Groups - Wooden Play Food, The Original (Kids Toy Best for 3, 4, 5, and 6 Year Olds) • Amazon Business $31.49 1 $31.49
PlanToys Dr. Veterinarian (Vet) Role Play Set (3490) | Sustainably Made from Rubberwood and Non-Toxic Paints and Dyes • Amazon Business $30.00 1 $30.00
Small Foot Wooden Toys 15 piece Dining & Cutlery wooden playset for Children Play Kitchens designed for children ages 2+ • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
umu Wooden Kids Doctor Playset for Toddlers, Pretend Toy 18 Pieces Dentist Toolbox Medical Kit for 3, 4 and 5 Year Old Girls and Boys • Amazon Business $22.98 1 $22.98
Dragon Drew Wooden Doctor Kit for Kids, Pretend Doctor Kit for Kids, Medical Kit for Toddler, Pretend and Play Tools (10 PC Set) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Wooden Dollhouse People, 6 Family Figures Miniature Doll House, Wooden Doll House Family Dress-up Characters Grandpa, Grandma, Mom, Dad, Boy and Girl • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Lulu Home Bubble Concentrated Solution, 1 L/ 33.8 OZ Bubble Refill Solution for Kids Graduation Parties, Bubble Machine, Giant Bubble Wand, Bubble Gun Blower (Red) • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59

Materials cost

$393.89

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $36.04

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$465.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.21

Total project goal

$548.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $548.05

4 Donors

-$184.20

Donations toward project cost

-$174.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.75

Matching donations from our partners

-$342.81

Match offers toward project cost

-$291.39

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.42

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$21.04

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