Budget assignment

Hannah Bruder

10-27-19
Literacy center:
Materials already available:
 Writing utensils
 Paper
 Crayons/markers
 Classroom library
 File cabinet for papers
 Easel
 1 big table
 6 chairs
Purchase:
 Caddies to sort writing utensils set of 4 (can be used for other centers)

$12.65
These caddies will be good to place in the center of tables to keep all materials organized. These
can be used at all centers, but would be really good for the literacy center to hold all writing
utensils.
 Alphabet floor puzzle

$15.00
I want to incorporate more hands-on activities in all centers, this puzzle is hands on as well as
incorporating the alphabet.
 Whisper phones

$8.00 x 4
Whisper phones are great for independent reading, and can keep the classroom quiet while
benefiting the student.
  Textured touch and trace cards

$15.95
These will help students learn letters, and how to spell by tracing the textures along the letter
cards.
 Magnetic letters kit

$23.99
These magnet letters and board can allow students to create words, and learn new words in a
very easy way. Incorporating activities like this is are good for visual and kinesthetic learners.
 Lined paper (500 sheets)

$8.00
Lined paper can help students who are struggling with keeping their writing/sentences straight
and organized.
 Individual/ lap dry erase boards (pack of 25)

$34.95

$3.95 x 2

I love small individual dry erase boards, these can help students write and quickly correct
mistakes they have made.

Total= $150.45
Math/science/discovery:
Materials already available:
 Shelves for manipulatives
 Dry erase board located by the center
 Dry erase markers
 Writing utensils, markers, crayons
 Paper and butcher paper
 Glue and scissors
 2 small tables
 4-6 chairs
 2 computers to play educational games

{Math}
 Workbooks for math
 Basic math manipulatives – counting bears, snap cubes, pattern shapes.

{Science/discovery}
 Maps and globe

Purchase:
 Sorting trays

$12 x2
Sorting trays can be good for sorting, organizing, and counting. These would be good for group
work and individual work; these trays are very useful for lots of things.
 Color paddles

$8.34 x 2
Colored paddles can be used any so many different and useful ways. Students can hold them
over bugs, plants, liquids, solids, anything that they are observing or experimenting over. These
can also help students with visual problems or impairments.

 Magnifiers

$27.99
Magnifiers do everyone justice when trying to look at something very tiny, or even big. Students
can determine textures, colors, sizes, etc. when using these.

 Science lab kit

$23.94
Having kits like this with a variety of tools can come in handy for a lot of experiments and
projects.
Bringing from home:
 DIY scented sensory bottles (for each student)

Mini water bottles $4, glue, potpourri $15

cutting boards x 2 $8, fur, cotton, tin foil, sand paper, etc. thing that’s I
could find at home to use.
This is another great DIY project, that is very budget friendly. This will teach students about
different kinds of textures that you can find everywhere.
Total= $119.61
Art/music:
Materials already available:
 Paper/ poster boards/ colored paper
 Crayons, markers, pencils
 Paint and brushes
 Glue and scissors
 2 tables
 8 chairs
 Easel with markers
 CD player
Purchase:
 Storage for art and music supplies

$19.89
I feel that the most important thing to have in an art/music center is some sort of storage. This
will be able to hold all arts and crafts, paints, glue, paper, Play-doh, instruments, etc. also
labeling the bins will help students find what they need.
 Splash Mat

$10.95 x 2
A “splash mat” will be good for easy clean up, and be more cost efficient then messing up the
classroom floor.

 Art supplies kit

$16.98
Having a basic art supplies kit is a must. This might not last you all year, but it is a good start to
an art center as well as easy to work with. Kits can have beads, straws, yarn, sticks, puff balls,
clips, paint, glue, glitter, etc.
  Play-doh

$7.95 x 2 sets
Play-doh is great for creating “master pieces”, as well as being a great educational resource too.
Students can create letters, words, animals, anything they can think of.
 Cutters

$6.95
Play-doh cutters are great for children who are not very creative or do not know how to make
something “cool”. It is a very simple tool, so it is great for kids with disabilities or
exceptionalities.

 CD’s for CD player (set of 3)

$12.95
Music is an awesome thing to incorporate in the classroom. Students can listen to a player
individually, or on a big speaker for everyone to hear. CD’s like these are appropriate and fun for
children to enjoy.
 Maracas set up 24

$10.97
Maracas are a great instrument because it does not need to much skill to do. It is simple yet fun
to play with these.
  Wrist bells

$3.95 x 5
I thought wrist bells would be a great alternative for students that have exceptionalities and
cannot hold instruments. These are simple and still enjoyable for all kids.

 Rhythm Sticks

$3.95 x 4
I incorporated these because I remember growing up using these. These are also very simple,
fun, and make really cool sounds

Total= $141.09
Dramatic play:
Materials already available:
 Refrigerator
 Stove
 Sink
 Table
 4 chairs
Things I could bring from home:
 old purses (garage sale or personal)
 keys
 wallets
 gift cards (that don’t work)
Purchase:
 Play dishes

$16.99
Having play dishes is a huge part of dramatic play. The students can set the table, they can serve
food on the plates, as well as “wash” the dishes when they are done. These are great for teaching
basic skills they will use for a lifetime.

 Play food set

$23.99
Fake food is a must as well in dramatic play, they can serve food to their classmates. This will
also teach dislikes and likes of food preference.

 Ethnic soft dolls (set of 4)

$29.99
I chose this doll set because they are all different colors/races. This will teach diversity and equal
treatment in the classroom. Eventually all students should play with which ever doll they pick up
and not think about what color it is.

 Carpet/rug $25.99 Baking set

$17.00
this baking set goes along with the fake food and play plates. It allows students to pretend to
make and serve food, which they will eventually do one day.
I liked this carpet because it has houses, and roads on it which can teach children about important
day to day things.

Total= $113.96
Motor Skills Center
Materials already available:
 Shelves/storage for the blocks
 Paper for labeling the shelves
 Balls and ropes
Purchase:
 Soft blocks

$24.95
Soft blocks are good for textures, and transforming into new things. These are also a more safe
option when it comes to block play.
 Wooden Coliseum block set

$24.30
Incorporating wood blocks is important, I chose these because they can learn about a little
history while playing with blocks. Kids aren’t just “playing” they are also learning when
working with blocks.
 Block play people

$19.99
I liked these block people because children can build houses or other things and incorporate
people into it. I feel that this expands the horizon of block play and makes it more interesting.

 Mat

$27.99
Having a soft and squishy mat for children to play on is great for comfort and fun. This mat
specifically you can take apart and make it any shape and size you want.
  Bead sequencing set

$ 36.00
This is a great manipulative to learn about patterns and sequences. This hands-on activity is great
for visual and kinesthetic learners.

Total= $133.78
Teachers area/supplies
Materials already available:
 Teacher desk with computer and printer and office supplies (sticky notes, paper, writing
utensils)
Purchase:
Organizer

$29.99
A teacher does not really need much, but I would enjoy have an organizer of some sort to have
all papers, homework, projects in one place.

Total spent= $688.98

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