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Ms. Poynter from Indianapolis, IN is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Can We Count On Your Help?

My students need counting mats, counting rings and a "frog on a log" counting game.

  • $167 goal

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My Students

Can my Kindergarten students count on your help? I have 25 energetic students who are learning to count and recognize numbers. Ten of these students are LAP (learning English) and need lots of support to be successful.

My students are from Indiana and attend an urban public school that is nestled within a low income neighborhood.

We have a very diverse classroom filled with students who speak various languages, have a variety of special needs and come from different types of families. Although my students are all very unique, they all have one thing in common--they are learning how to count!

My Project

Every afternoon, my students get to participate in Discovery Centers. I would say, this is their favorite part of the day because students have an opportunity to explore various learning materials. Our classroom materials are in specific areas of the room. We have a writing area, a reading library, a computer area and a Math area. My students need some independent counting activities that they can successfully do on their own, but are somewhat structured to encourage them to actually apply their counting skills while exploring. The Frog on a Log game is perfect because my students will instinctively count as they place each adorable frog on the log. The counting keys and counting mats will be especially helpful for my English-language learners, who can count the objects to figure out the name of the number. By introducing these amazing counting materials into our Math area, my students' counting skills will quickly improve.

Although I have little control over the outside world, my students know that they can always count on me to provide them with an exciting and safe learning environment.

I am always striving to meet the needs of each new class of students. It is apparent to me already, that my current class needs additional support in counting. The materials will make a world of difference in my students' independent learning time. This project can become a reality! Can my students "count" on you for help?

Ms. Poynter Westlake Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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Indianapolis, IN View local requests

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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
FF257 - Lakeshore Number Rings • Lakeshore Learning $24.95 1 $24.95
GG728 - Number Activity Mats • Lakeshore Learning $39.95 1 $39.95
FF699 - Frogs on a Log Counting Kit • Lakeshore Learning $39.95 1 $39.95

Materials cost

$104.85

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$141.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.96

Total project goal

$166.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $166.38

2 Donors

-$83.19

Donations toward project cost

-$70.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.48

match offer

-$83.19

Match offer toward project cost

-$70.71

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.48

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 $0.00

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