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Mrs. Tressler from Canton, OH is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Playing to Learn

Help me give my students different toys to build the skills needed to learn how to read and write.

  • $492 goal

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My Project

My students learn best by playing with and manipulating toys. In my classroom for preschoolers with special needs, I have students with varied fine and gross motor abilities. With these skills, having toys to explore and grow motor abilities is vital.

Rather than teaching basic concepts in a traditional way, these toys will give my students new ways to engage with early skills and will help support my students' specific needs.

The fine motor toys and other toys will help expand their ability to grasp and manipulate objects. The sensory items will help us rebuild our calming area.

In my classroom, I have several preschool-aged learners who are beginning to walk, talk and manipulate objects. These toys will fully support these skills and will grow their emerging abilities.

Mrs. Tressler Schreiber Reading & Math Preparatory 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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Canton, OH 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

32 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Learning Resources One To Ten Counting Cans - 65 Pieces, Ages 3+ Toddler Learning Toys, Preschool Pretend Play Toys, Supermarket Toys • Amazon Business $34.64 1 $34.64
Playlearn Gel Filled Circles - Squishy Toys Sensory Fidget Toys for Kids - 5 Pack • Amazon Business $14.98 2 $29.96
HYMONA 20 Packs Monkey Stringy Balls 2.8Inches Fidget Ball, Stress Balls Stringy Bouncy Sensory Ball • Amazon Business $28.00 1 $28.00
LEARNING ADVANTAGE Transportation Linking Blocks - Set of 36 - Ages 18m+ - Connecting Blocks for Toddlers - Early Construction, Sorting and Fine Motor Skills • Amazon Business $12.62 2 $25.24
hand2mind ColorMix Sensory Fidget Tubes, Anxiety Relief Toy, Occupational Therapy Toys, Fidget Toys for Kids, Toddler Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Play Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner (Set of 3) • Amazon Business $25.12 1 $25.12
RioRand Kids Dress Up 5PCS Superhero Capes Set and Slap Bracelets for Boys Costumes Birthday Party Gifts • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
hand2mind Mindful Maze Boards, Finger Path Breathing Boards, Calming Corner Toys, Mindfulness for Kids, Social Emotional Learning, Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Anxiety Relief Items, Play Therapy • Amazon Business $20.89 1 $20.89
FUN LITTLE TOYS 12 Pieces Dinosaur Wind Up Toy for Kids, Toddler Bath Pool Clockwork Animal Toys Bulk Flip Walking Jumping, Dino Theme Birthday Christmas Party Supplies Favors Gifts Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $19.90 1 $19.90
BunMo Pop Tubes Sensory Toys, Fine Motor Skills Sensory Tubes Toddler Toys, Fidget Toys for Sensory Kids and Kids Learning Toys. • Amazon Business $19.53 1 $19.53
Laxdacee Wind-Up Toys, 24 Pack Assorted Mini Toy for Kids Party Favors, Birthday Goody Bag Filler Preschool Toy for Boys Girls Children, Gifts Pinata Filler Carniva Prizes Classroom Incentive Reward • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
GIFTEXPRESS 12 Pieces 3” - 4” Assorted Zoo Animal Wind Up Toys for Kids Party Favors - Perfect Playing Size for age 3 – 10 • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Montessori Educational Toys Learning Games Busy Board - Toddler Car Activities - Baby Sensory Fine Motor Skills Developmental Toys - Gifts for 6 9 12 18 Month Age 1 2 3 4 One Two Year Old Boys Girls • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
hand2mind Express Your Feelings Rainbow Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calm Down Corner Essentials, Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Play Therapy Toys, Calming Toys for Kids with Anxiety, Mindfulness Toys • Amazon Business $16.90 1 $16.90
Learning Resources Smart Snacks Number Pops - 20 Pieces, Ages 18+ months Toddler Number Learning Toys, Preschool Math Games, Fine Motor Toys, Numbers for Kids • Amazon Business $16.76 1 $16.76
hand2mind Colors and Shapes Sensory Pad, Fine Motor Skills Toys for 3 Year Old, Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Occupational Therapy Toys, Calming Toys for Kids, Shape Sorting Toy, Calm Down Corner • Amazon Business $16.10 1 $16.10
Learning Resources Snap-n-Learn Rainbow Color and Shape Recognition, Letter Owls, Alphabet Toy, 10 Pieces, Ages 2+ • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
Toys for 1 Year Old Boy Girl - Baby Sensory Toys for Toddlers 1-3, Silicone Pull String Activity Baby Toys 12-18 Months, Montessori Toys for 1 Year Old, Toddler Travel Toys 1 Year Old Boy Girl Gifts • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
Learning Resources Poppy the Count & Stack Flower Pot - 15 Pieces, Fine Motor Skills Toys for Toddlers, Preschool Toys, Ages 18+ Months • Amazon Business $12.60 1 $12.60
The Season Toys Cognitive Developmental Bumpy Ball Toy for Babies from Newborns to 6 Months, 8 Months, 1 Year and 2 Years Old Toddlers, Brain Development Toy for Kids • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$381.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$417.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.70

Total project goal

$491.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $491.35

1 Donor

-$245.68

Donations toward project cost

-$208.83

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.85

match offer

-$245.67

Match offer toward project cost

-$208.82

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.85

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