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Mrs. Mullen from Philadelphia, PA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Play!

My students need dramatic play items to help them experiment with the social and emotional roles of life.

  • $393 goal

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My Students

I teach students from various cultural backgrounds. With these differences, each student adds something wonderful to create a dynamic learning environment. They enjoy working and learning together and using their imaginations to create new worlds. The students enjoy listening to many different stories and hearing about the adventures of their favorite literary characters. The school is a large urban public school where all of the students receive free or reduced lunch. The Head Start program services students from low income families.

My Project

Dramatic play is an important part of early childhood development. I want my students to use dramatic play as a fun and authentic way for them to practice roles that they see everyday. By exploring these roles, they are able to problem solve, work through conflicts, socialize, gain realistic experiences, and make sense of their environment.

I want my students to use their imagination to role-play and portray life experiences.

By allowing children to express themselves in a safe and loving environment, the possibilities are endless! Not only are students able to act out real-life scenarios, but they are also able to explore their own thoughts and feelings. This is an important feature for students at this current time.

Mrs. Mullen Aloysius L Fitzpatrick 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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Philadelphia, PA 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

20 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Melissa & Doug Wooden Snacks and Sweets Food Cart - 40+ Play Food pcs, Reversible Awning • Amazon Business $157.47 1 $157.47
Melissa & Doug Construction Worker Role Play Costume Dress-Up Set (6 pcs) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Melissa & Doug Doctor Role Play Costume Dress-Up Set (7 pcs) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Melissa & Doug Police Officer Role Play Costume Set, Ages 3-6 yrs • Amazon Business $25.49 1 $25.49
Melissa & Doug Fire Chief Role Play Costume Dress-Up Set • Amazon Business $25.49 1 $25.49
Melissa & Doug Chef Role Play Costume Dress -Up Set With Realistic Accessories, White, Ages 3-6 years • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Melissa & Doug Fridge Groceries Play Food Cartons (8 pcs) - Toy Kitchen Accessories • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49

Materials cost

$298.91

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$333.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.83

Total project goal

$392.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$392.22

4 Donors

-$196.10

Donations toward project cost

-$166.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.41

match offer

-$196.12

Match offer toward project cost

-$166.70

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.42

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$0.00

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