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Mrs. Polich from Bolingbrook, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Play-Based Learning in Kindergarten!

Help me give my students the opportunity to still play in the classroom!

  • $529 goal

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My Students

Our students have a diverse backgrounds including social, economical, ethnic, and religion. We are a Title 1 school where 70%-80% of the students qualify for free or reduced lunch. We implement best practices to make sure students feel welcomed and safe. They are excited to come to school because we have built a community in our classroom and at our school. As a Kindergarten teacher, I am lucky that our school implements play-based learning. It helps students develop social/emotional skills, problem solving skills, and makes learning fun!

My Project

Last year was extremely difficult. We had to go against all the best practices that we know are developmentally appropriate for our students to learn and grow. Our school was remote for most of the year. I was able to go back in April to teach in person. With social distancing and COVID protocols, I realized I do not have enough materials to make individual centers.

With COVID numbers rising again, I want to start putting together individual centers to ensure we can still play while we are learning!

I will takes these requested materials and put together individual centers. Last year students were not allow to share materials. In addition, I had to spray materials after every use and allow it to dry for a certain amount of time. With these additional materials, it will allow students the opportunity to use different manipulatives throughout the day without having to share or wait for them to be sanitized.

Mrs. Polich Wood View 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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Bolingbrook, IL View local requests

More than half 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 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Learning Resources City Engineering and Design Building Set, Engineer STEM Toy, 100 Pieces, Ages 5+,Multi-Color & Dive Into Shapes! A Sea & Build Geometry Set, 129 Piece, Ages 6+ • Amazon Business $43.47 1 $43.47
PicassoTiles 70 Piece Marble Run Race Track Magnetic Tiles Magnet Building Block Educational Construction Toy Set Playset STEM Learning Kit Child Brain Development HandEye Coordination Training PTG70 • Amazon Business $37.98 1 $37.98
BIRANCO. Flower Garden Building Toys - Build a Bouquet Floral Arrangement Playset for Toddlers and Kids Gifts Age 3, 4, 5, 6 Year Old Girls, Educational STEM Toy (120 PCS) • Amazon Business $33.79 1 $33.79
330 pcs Building Blocks, Educational Building Toys Stem Toys Building Discs Sets Interlocking Solid Plastic for Preschool Toddlers Girls and Boys by Winlip • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
150 Piece Classic Big Building Blocks Compatible with All Major Brands STEM Toy Large Building Bricks Set for All Ages • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
PANLOS STEM Building Bricks Kit Classic Colors 500 Pieces Building Blocks Toys-Compatible with All Major Brands • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
Dinhon Kids Learning Locks with Keys 5 to 7 Years Numbers Matching & Counting Montessori Educational Toys 2 to 4 Years Boys and Girls Preschool Games Gifts • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Straws and Connectors Builders Set - Straw Constructor STEM Construction Building Toy – 800 Pieces - Educational Toys Boy & Girl • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Learning Resources Mental Blox Critical Thinking Game, Homeschool, 20 Blocks, 40 Activity Cards, Ages 5+,Multicolor • Amazon Business $22.98 1 $22.98
Gamenote Sight Words Wooden Magnetic Fishing Game - 220 Dolch Word with 2 Magnet Poles for Kindergarten Preschool Children (Activity Guide Include) • Amazon Business $22.88 1 $22.88
Learning Resources Gears! Gears! Gears! 100-Piece Deluxe Building Set, STEM Construction Toy Set, 100 Pieces, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $22.49 1 $22.49
Juboury 1054Pcs Building Toy Building Blocks Bars Different Shape Educational Construction Engineering Set 3D Puzzle, Interlocking Creative Connecting Kit, Great STEM Toy for Both Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
MICHLEY Kids Builders Blocks Play Set for Child • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Skoolzy Nuts and Bolts Fine Motor Skills - Occupational Therapy Toddler Toys - Montessori Building Construction Kids Matching Game for Preschoolers - Jumbo 24 pc Set with Backpack & Activity Download • Amazon Business $15.96 1 $15.96
Learning Resources Sight Word Swat a Sight Word Game, Home School, Visual, Tactile and Auditory Learning, Phonics Games, Easter Gifts for Kids, 114 Pieces, Easter Games, Ages 5+ • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
3 Bees & Me Buddies in a Bag - Fun Toddler & Preschool Learning Toys for Boys & Girls • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Lotus Wood Building Blocks,Stacked Game, Stacking Height, Inverted Tower, Mixed Colors, (48 PCS) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99

Materials cost

$413.40

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$449.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.34

Total project goal

$528.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $528.94

6 Donors

-$528.94

Donations toward project cost

-$449.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$79.34

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