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Ms. Kara from Corona, NY is requesting other through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Playing to Learn!

My students need a puppet theater and puppets, play food and cookware for our kitchen set and a dramatic play center.

  • $496 goal

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My Students

“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.” – Fred Rogers

Our class is one of a kind!

Our school specializes in teaching students with disabilities. We are the only class in the entire school with a 12:1:1 ratio (12 students, 1 teacher, 1 paraprofessional). Our students have varying disabilities and many receive related services such as speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy and counseling.

My Project

Our students may have special needs, but that doesn't stop them from wanting to learn and play! I believe children learn a great deal of skills through play. Unfortunately many of our students struggle with appropriate play skills. Individuals with autism often have delays in social skills which makes it difficult for them to engage appropriately with peers. By providing highly motivating toys and games for my students I believe we can increase their social skills and play skills. My students need a puppet theater and puppets, play food and cookware for our kitchen set and a dramatic play center.

Your donations will provide my students with a variety of toys and games.

These materials will allow them to practice and generalize social skills in a natural environment. I hope that providing my students with these items will increase their abilities to interact appropriately with peers.

Ms. Kara PS255Q @ 307Q 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.

More about Ms. Kara

Corona, NY 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

12 students impacted 12donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Puppet Theater • Amazon Business $67.99 1 $67.99
KidKraft Bucket Top Mountain Train Set • Amazon Business $44.94 1 $44.94
Set of 5 dress up boys Costumes 1 Car racing 2 Knight 3 Cowboy 4 Worker 5 Pirate • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Learning Resources Gears! Gears! Gears! • Amazon Business $33.07 1 $33.07
Learning Resources Pretend & Play Calculator Cash Register • Amazon Business $25.96 1 $25.96
KidKraft Tasty Treats Play Food Set • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Melissa & Doug Jolly Helpers Hand Puppets • Amazon Business $19.97 1 $19.97
Play-Doh Sweet Bakin Creations Playset • Amazon Business $19.94 1 $19.94
Melissa & Doug Bold Buddies Hand Puppets Plush • Amazon Business $18.89 1 $18.89
Operation Despicable Me Silly Skill Game • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Melissa & Doug Zoo Friends Hand Puppets • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
Metal Pots and Pans Kitchen Cookware Playset for Kids with Cooking Utensils Set • Amazon Business $16.89 1 $16.89
LEGO Classic Creative Bricks • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
Learning Resources Pretend & Play Doctor Set • Amazon Business $14.31 1 $14.31
27 Pc Cookware Playset - Primary • Amazon Business $13.92 1 $13.92

Materials cost

$385.19

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$420.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.29

Total project goal

$495.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $495.26

10 Donors

-$253.00

Donations toward project cost

-$215.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.95

match offer

-$242.26

Match offer toward project cost

-$205.92

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.34

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