This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Project
Using manipulatives in education makes a significant difference in students' learning experiences. Manipulatives are tangible objects that students can touch, move, and interact with to understand abstract concepts. Here are some ways in which manipulatives contribute to learning and caters to diversity:
When working with my students in small groups, I have found that manipulatives are an essential tool to increase engagement while helping students develop literacy skills.
Concrete Understanding: Manipulatives provide a concrete representation of abstract concepts, making it easier for students to understand by using manipulatives as a representation of phonemes and/or numbers.
Engagement: Hands-on activities with manipulatives engage students actively in the learning process< thus helping retain what is being taught.
Problem Solving: Manipulatives can be used for problem-solving activities, encouraging students to explore solutions through manipulation of objects and develop critical thinking skills.
Conceptual Development: They support the development of mathematical and spatial concepts by allowing students to manipulate objects and explore relationships between them.
Multiple Learning Styles: Manipulatives cater to different learning styles, accommodating visual, kinesthetic, and tactile learners.
Retention: The use of manipulatives enhances memory retention as students connect physical experiences with abstract concepts.
Each student in my classroom is unique; in their individual strengths, interests, and learning styles, which contributes to their distinctiveness. Recognizing and catering to these individual differences enhances the overall learning experience and help students reach their full potential.
More than three‑quarters 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
hand2mind Elkonin Boxes Magnetic Dry Erase Boards Set, Phonemic Awareness, Speech Therapy Materials, Letter Sounds for Kindergarten Phonics, Science of Reading Manipulatives (Set of 8)
• Amazon Business
Magnetic Ten Frame Set: 8 Durable Ten-Frames + 100 Colorful Counters + 80 Math Flash Cards + 10 Dice - Addition & Subtraction - Math Manipulatives Kit for Home, Kindergarten & Elementary Teachers
• Amazon Business
$40.95
1
$40.95
Achieve It! Alphabet Arch Mats, Set Of 10 - Elementary - Kids
• School Specialty
$37.49
1
$37.49
Manipulative Containers - Set of 4
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$35.06
1
$35.06
75 PCS Magnetic Number Bonds Set - Magnetic Numbers for Whiteboard, Number Bonds Games, Magnetic Number Line, Math Aids Accessories Supplies for Classroom, Magnetic Math Manipulatives - Simply Magic
• Amazon Business
$25.97
1
$25.97
Educational Insights Phonics Dominoes – Blends & Digraphs - Classroom Manipulatives, Set of 84 Dominoes in 6 Colors, Ages 6+
• Amazon Business
$24.99
1
$24.99
AK-SHIP 7.8in Big Size P0pp Math Toys , Rainbow Square Fidget Ttoy 100bubbles Stress Relieving Fidget Game for Teachers to Create Kinds of Math Manipulatives【with 1-100 Numbers Tables】
• Amazon Business
$7.98
3
$23.94
Double Sided Rainbow Play Alphabet Arch Mats Colorful Foam Letters ABC Educational Alphabet for Alphabet Recognition Activity Baby Toddlers Kids (6 Pcs)
• Amazon Business
$20.79
1
$20.79
16 Reading Whisper Phones [16 Pack] Auditory Feedback Classroom Manipulative, Speech Therapy Toy Tool - Accelerates Reading Fluency & Pronunciation, Phonic Materials by 4E’s Novelty
• Amazon Business
Aizweb Ten-Frame Pop Board-Math Manipulative for Elementary,Math Fidget Sensory Toy,Montessori Educational Toy Gift for Kindergarten Classroom Kids 3 4 5 Year Old (Upgraded Version for 20 Task Cards)
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
Aizweb Sentence Building,Sight Word Games for Kindergarten 1st 2nd Grade Classroom Must Haves,Montessori Phonics Reading Learning Games,Speech Therapy Special Education Manipulative Toy for Teacher
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
Really Good Stuff Alphabet Arc Task Cards - 20 Task Cards
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Aizweb Ten-Frame Pop Board - Math Manipulative for Elementary, Math Fidget Sensory Toy, Montessori Educational Toy Gift for Kindergarten Classroom Kids 3 4 5 Year Old
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Aizweb CVC Word Builder,Phonics Games Flash Cards for Preschool Kindergarten Classroom,Montessori Special Education Reading Manipulative Spelling Toy for Learning Activity Teacher School Supplies
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Materials cost
$426.79
Vendor shipping charges
$6.25
Sales tax
$34.78
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.40
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$504.22
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$88.98
Total project goal
$593.20
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$593.20
13 Donors
-$573.12
Donations toward project cost
-$504.22
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Rodgers Coleman and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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