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Ms. Jessica from Bayside, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Special Toys for Special Children

Help me give my students pretend play toys that will support special education students' language, social, cognitive, and motor skill development while fostering creativity and helping them achieve their individualized learning goals in an engaging way.

  • $382 goal

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My Project

Pretend play toys are powerful tools that help special education students develop critical skills in a way that feels fun and engaging. These toys encourage language development by prompting students to label items, answer questions like “What is this?” or “Who is doing this?”, and use complete sentences during play. They also foster cognitive skills such as identifying object functions, sorting by categories, and problem-solving through imaginative scenarios. Socially, pretend play toys allow students to practice sharing, turn-taking, and collaborative communication, while physically, they support fine motor skill development through manipulation of objects like pretend food, dolls, or tools. Additionally, these toys provide a safe space for students to explore emotions and learn self-regulation strategies, enhancing their emotional development.

The primary goal of this project is to create an enriched learning environment where students with special needs can thrive through hands-on, imaginative play.

By introducing pretend play toys, we aim to: Support students’ language and communication goals, such as answering 'who' and 'what' questions or using multi-word utterances. These tools will help students meet their IEP goals in a way that feels engaging and natural, fostering confidence and independence.

Our students are incredibly resilient and capable of growth when given the right tools and support. Each student brings a unique perspective and set of strengths to the classroom, from their imaginative ideas to their determination to communicate and connect with others. All of our students face challenges with communication, motor skills, and social interactions, but they show remarkable progress when learning is tailored to their abilities. These toys allow them to express themselves, learn in ways that suit their needs, and feel a sense of accomplishment.

Ms. Jessica P993Q at P130Q 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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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

15 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Affiliates 16" Doll Clothes For Boy and Girl Dolls • Kaplan Early Learning Company $52.16 1 $52.16
Melissa & Doug Fold and Go Wooden Dollhouse With 2 Dolls and Wooden Furniture,Multi,One Size • Amazon Business $46.99 1 $46.99
Kaplan Early Learning 16" Soft Body Multiethnic Baby Doll with Romper and Blanket - Hispanic • Kaplan Early Learning Company $35.96 1 $35.96
83 Pcs Doll House Furniture Package with 8 Winning Doll Family Set Wooden Bendable Figures and Fully Furnished Kitchen Living Room Bathroom Bedroom Dressable Doll House Furniture Pretend Play Toys • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Fisher-Price Little People Toddler Toys Around the Neighborhood Vehicle Set, 5 Cars & 5 Figures for Preschool Pretend Play Kids Ages 1+ Years • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Playkidiz 12 Toy Action Figures & Accessories, 2 Inch Play People Construction and Community Worker Figurines - Pretend Play Toys for Kids 3+ (28Pcs) • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
JOYIN 31Pcs Doctor Kit for Kids,Pretend Play Toys, Educational Dentist Medical Kit with Electronic Stethoscope,Doctor Role Play Costume,Durable Medical Dr Kit Toys for Boys Girls Gifts Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Fisher-Price Little People Barbie Toddler Toys Figure 6 Pack for Preschool Pretend Play Ages 18+ Months • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Liberry Doctor Kit for Toddlers 3-5, 20 Pieces Medical Kit with Stethoscope, Reusable Record Cards, Bag, Pretend Play Toy Doctor Set for Kids, Gift for 3 4 5 Years Boys Girls • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Disney Princess Ariel Styling Head, 18-pieces, Pretend Play, Kids Toys for Ages 3 Up by Just Play • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Lakeshore Let’s Go Shopping Grocery Basket • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$289.03

Vendor shipping charges

 $0.50

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$323.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.15

Total project goal

$381.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $381.02

2 Donors

-$320.68

Donations toward project cost

-$272.58

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.10

match offer

-$60.34

Match offer toward project cost

-$51.29

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.05

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