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

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Little Dreamers' Den

Help me give my students dramatic play toys—like play food, costumes, pretend tools and etc.—are more than just fun; they are critical to our students' growth and learning.

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My Project

Dear Supporters,

At our preschool, we believe in the power of play as a cornerstone of early childhood development.

Dramatic play is so essential to early childhood. Dramatic play helps develop social skills, problem solving and cooperation, language skills, vocabulary, and life skills.

Dramatic play encourages my students to explore different roles and scenarios, allowing them to use their imagination in ways that foster creativity. Whether they're pretending to be chefs, by using pretend food to cook, doctors, or firefighters, they're exercising their minds and learning to think outside the box.

When my students engage in dramatic play, they often work together to create stories and solve problems. Through role-playing various scenarios, by using dress up costumes, my students can express and understand their own emotions as well as those of others. This kind of play helps my students navigate complex feelings and learn about different perspectives.

By supporting our need for dramatic play toys, you're investing in an invaluable tool for early childhood development. Your contribution helps us create a rich, engaging learning environment where our preschoolers can thrive, imagine, and grow.

Ms. Mkrtchyan Grant Early Education 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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Los Angeles, CA 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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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fedio Kids Dress up Trunk Boys Role Play Costume set for Kids age 3-7, Doctor,Police, Fireman Costume with Accessories for Dress up • Amazon Business $25.99 2 $51.98
Kaplan Early Learning Career Hats for Preschoolers - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $49.46 1 $49.46
JOYIN 135Pcs Kids Play Food Set, Value Pretend Food for Play Kitchen with Fruit, Vegetable, Food Can, Dessert, Tableware, Bottles, Dramatic Plastic Food Toys for Toddler Boys Girls 3+ Years • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Push-Button Play Phone • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 2 $39.98
Yalujumb Pretend Play Kitchen Appliances Toy Set with Coffee Maker Machine,Blender, Mixer and Toaster with Realistic Light and Sounds for Kids Ages 4-8 • Amazon Business $29.65 1 $29.65
Learning Resources Pretend & Play Calculator Cash Register - 73 Pieces, Ages 3+ Develops Early Math Skills, Play Cash Register for Kids, Toy Cash Register, Play Money for Kids • Amazon Business $25.49 1 $25.49
70PCS Pretend Play Food Sets for Kids Kitchen Toys Accessories Set BPA Free Plastic Pizza Toy Food Fruits and Vegetables Dishes Playset Christmas Birthday Gift Toys for Toddlers Boys Girls Storage Box • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
iBaseToy Kids Tool Set - 32 PCS Toddler Tool Set with Tool Box & Electronic Toy Drill, Pretend Play Kids Construction Toy Set, Toy Tools for Kids Ages 3 , 4, 5, 6, 7 Years Old, Boy Toys • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
TekkPerry Kids Kitchen Pretend Play Toys, Cooking Toys Play Pots and Pans Set for Kids, 21pcs Small Stainless Steel Kitchen Cookware Kits Toys, Cookware Playset for Girls, Boys • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Dexter Toys Doctor Clothing - Cotton/Polyester - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $13.65 1 $13.65

Materials cost

$308.17

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.36

Sales tax

 $28.20

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$374.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.06

Total project goal

$440.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $440.41

1 Donor

-$187.18

Donations toward project cost

-$187.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$220.20

Match offer toward project cost

-$187.17

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.03

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$33.03

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 $0.00

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