How can you help?
We asked our teachers to put together wish lists for their most wanted items, but if you have something to donate and don’t see it on the list, don’t hesitate to call and ask! We might be able to put it to good use.
Board Books: We love getting books of all kinds! Here are some suggestions from our teachers:
- Books about seasons, holidays, alphabets, numbers, farms, zoo animals, families, jobs
- Beginning reader books
- Poetry for kids
- Eric Carle books
- Olivia books
- Pigeon books
- Elmo books
- Talking books
- Pete the Cat books
- Tactile books
- Dr. Seuss
Craft Supplies are always welcome, and our teachers suggested:
- Pom Poms
- Feathers
- Washable Paint
- Play Doh
- Tape
- Glue
- Pipe cleaners
- Crayons
- Triangular crayons
- Coloring books: esp. Dora, Disney
- Kinetic sand
- Water beads
- Large beads for stringing
- Copper tape
- Construction paper
- Art Easel
Our teachers love Classroom Supplies, particularly these suggestions:
- 3-ring easel chart
- Sharpies
- Dry Erase markers
- Dry Erase boards
- Handwriting paper
- Electric Pencil Sharpeners
- 3’ ring binders
- Plugs for electrical outlets
- Storage bins such as: Ikea Trofast boxes, Ikea Sortera bins, stackable plastic storage bins
- Bibs
- Receiving blankets
- Desktop organizers
- Heavy duty dry erase pockets
- Table top easel
- Ziploc gallon bags
- Ziploc quart bags
- Scotch thermal laminating pouches
- Puzzle storage boxes
- Extra-large messy mats
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrushes
- Plates
- Spoons and forks
- Date stampers
- Magnetic whiteboards
- Spill-proof plastic cups with reusable straws
We use educational Games, Puzzles and Toys in our classrooms as well. Here are some the teachers love:
- Shape puzzles
- 3-4 piece puzzles
- Wooded puzzles with and without knobs
- Alphabet Phonics Game
- Li’l Gen Water Beads
- LEGO Duplo Bricks
- Melissa & Doug Kitchen food and accessories
- Melissa & Doug diner restaurant playset
- Melissa & Doug squirt and squeegee playset
- Melissa & Doug restaurant play set
- Melissa & Doug stamp and sort wooden mailbox
- Melissa & Doug grocery story play set
- Play tent
- Little Tikes garden table
- Sensory Toys
- Stuffed animals
- Musical instruments
- Toys that light up or make a noise when you push a button
- Toys that speak the alphabet
- Sensory chew necklaces
- Alphabet Blocks
- Letter and Number magnets
- Toy dinosaurs
- Magnetic building tiles
- Soft dolls
- Foam blocks
- Little Tikes Big Waffle Block Set
- Farm set
- Jumbo blocks
- Soft trucks
- Musical smart phone
- Fisher Price Laugh & Learn
- Singing Soccer Ball
- Fidget toys
- Stress balls
- Small animals and play figures
- Peg puzzles
- ArtCreativity Classic Pin Art Game
- Magnetic tile blocks
- Fidget toys
For our children with autism, we love receiving Sensory Items
- Weighted blankets
- Lakeshore gift card (any amount)
- Noise-blocking headphones
- Globe Plasm Lamp
- LED Diodes
We also occasionally have Technology needs:
- AA & AAA batteries for sensory devices
