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Center of Our Math Universe!

My students need independent math tasks, such as games and place value charts, for a new math center in our busy classroom.

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

Math is our friend! So many children are afraid of math, and this fear can come from not creating a positive relationship with math at an early age. I teach Second Grade in a high-need, multi-lingual community in an urban setting.

With limited funds for classroom resources, purchasing colorful, standard-based math games and resources is secondary to basic classroom needs, such as crayons, glue and rulers. Having feared math until I became a teacher, I understand how important it is to make math fun and practical. I also know that the confidence of a student can increase if they can independently figure out a math problem in a fun way. It's amazing to watch this process happen!

I would like to treat my students to a new Math Center, which is an independently run location in my classroom where the students can freely approach the "Math Buffet" and choose games or activities that interest them. In addition, I can use the games and resources to differentiate the needs of all students. The games and problem solving cards are an excellent resource to use when working one-on-one, or in a small group setting. Also, the Center book will prove an excellent resource in creating mini-centers the students can take to their desks. I could also use the ideas to make new games or have the students design their own, based on the class resources. This helps them "think backwards", which reinforces their understanding of Math concepts.

Your generous donation would make it possible to create a fabulous Math Center in my classroom. I can't wait to get started!

Mrs. Heydon Falconer Elementary School 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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Chicago, IL View local requests

Nearly all 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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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
RR175 - Student Place Value Boards - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning $39.95 1 $39.95
DD855 - At-My-Seat Math Games Library • Lakeshore Learning $179.00 1 $179.00
EE379 - Grab & Go! Math Center - Gr. 1-3 • Lakeshore Learning $99.50 1 $99.50
Shoe Box Math Learning Centers: Forty Easy-to-Make, Fun-to-Use Centers with Instant Reproducibles and Activities That Help Kids Practice Important Math Skills-Independently Clarke, Jacqueline Clark • Barnes and Noble $11.65 1 $11.65
EE357 - Daily Math Station - Gr. 1-3 • Lakeshore Learning $34.95 1 $34.95

Materials cost

$365.05

Vendor shipping charges

 $36.51

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$416.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$91.33

Total project goal

$507.37

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $507.37

4 Donors

-$507.37

Donations toward project cost

-$416.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$91.33

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