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Ms. Tio from Chicago, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Math Minds: Providing Tailored Manipulatives for Resource Class Success

Help me give my students the tools they need to engage with math concepts through hands-on learning experiences by providing math manipulatives tailored to their individual needs and learning styles.

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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.

My Project

The specific items I am requesting are math manipulatives tailored for my resource class that will make a profound difference in my students' learning experiences. These manipulatives serve as tangible tools that allow students to engage with mathematical concepts in a hands-on and interactive manner. Unlike traditional teaching methods that rely heavily on abstract explanations and rote memorization, manipulatives provide students with concrete representations of mathematical ideas, making the concepts more accessible and meaningful to them.

The goals for this project are twofold: firstly, to enhance students' understanding and mastery of mathematical concepts, and secondly, to foster a positive and inclusive learning environment where all students feel supported and empowered to succeed.

By providing my students with a Math Manipulative Toolbox, Magnetic Fraction Tiles, Unifix Cubes, a variety of skill specific dry erase boards, and other manipulatives that cater to their unique learning needs and styles, I aim to create opportunities for independent and small group active exploration, experimentation, and discovery in the realm of mathematics.

What makes my students special is their resilience, determination, and unwavering enthusiasm for learning, despite facing various challenges. Many of my students have diverse learning needs, ranging from learning disabilities to language barriers, yet they consistently demonstrate a willingness to overcome obstacles and strive for excellence. It is our belief that every student has the potential to succeed, given the right support and resources, and it is our mission to provide them with the tools they need to unlock their full potential.

In conclusion, the need for this project stems from my desire to create an inclusive and enriching learning environment where all students can thrive academically and personally. By equipping my resource class with math manipulatives tailored to their specific needs, I aim to empower students to become confident, independent, and lifelong learners who are capable of achieving their goals and making meaningful contributions to society.

Ms. Tio Nixon Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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
Lakeshore Math Manipulative Toolbox - Gr. 4-5 - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $249.00 1 $249.00
Simply Magic 166 PCS Magnetic Fraction Tiles & Fraction Circles - Math Manipulatives for Elementary School - Fraction Magnets & Resources - Fraction Strips & Bars • Amazon Business $22.20 5 $111.00
Fraction Viewers@trade; • Nasco $18.66 3 $55.98
Lakeshore Building Fractions Activity Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
29 PCS Display Magnetic Place Value Set - Place Value Manipulatives, Place Value Magnets, Magnetic Place Value, Magnetic Base 10, Magnetic Math Manipulatives, Base Ten Manipulatives - Simply Magic • Amazon Business $25.97 1 $25.97
130 PCS Jumbo Magnetic Ten Frame Set, Ten Frames Class Set, Math Manipulatives for Kindergarten, PreK, Preschool, Math Counters, Games for Kids, Magnetic Counters, Teacher and Homeschool Supplies • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Torlam Magnetic Fraction Tiles & Fraction Circles Activity Set - Math Manipulatives for Elementary School - Fraction Magnets & Resources - Fraction Strips & Bars • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Didax Unifix Cubes Math Manipulatives - 100 Pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $17.06 1 $17.06
RAINBOW TOYFROG Chain Link Math Manipulatives - 240 C-Clip Chain Links & 20 Ice Cream Cards for Counting & Linking Math Games - Learning Resources for Kindergarten Sensory Bin • Amazon Business $13.19 1 $13.19
Learning Resources 5-Inch Double-Sided Assorted Geoboard Shapes - 6 Pieces, Ages 5+ Kindergarten Learning Toys, Math Manipulatives for Kids,Back to School Supplies, Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
Dry Erase Number Line Whiteboard, 9" x 12" Double-Sided 120 Number Chart, Math Manipulatives White Board for Kids Students, Classroom and Home, Small White Board Dry Erase (Number Line) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Dry Erase Multiplication Chart Whiteboard, 9" x 12" Multiplication Table Double-Sided Times Table, Math Manipulatives White Board for Kids Students, Classroom and Home, Small White Board Dry Erase • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Aizweb Dry Erase Board Small Whiteboard with Lines, 9" x 12" Handwriting Writing Practice for Kid Student Classroom Must Haves Homeschool Teacher Supplies Essential Learning Activities • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Aizweb Handwriting Practice Dry Erase Board,9" x 12" ABC Alphabet Letter Tracing for Kids Ages 3-5 Writing Small Whiteboard,Pre k Toddler Preschool Kindergarten Learning Activities,Homeschool Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Aizweb 28 Pack Number Line Dry Erase Board Card,12" x 3.9" Small Whiteboard Math Manipulatives Addition Subtraction Game for Student Classroom Must Have Homeschool Teacher Supplies Learning Activities • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Aizweb 12 Pack Dry Erase Board Card,9" x 12" Small Whiteboard Number Line 120 Numbers Chart Ten Frame,Math Manipulatives Addition Subtraction Game for Student Classroom Must Haves Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Aizweb 12 Pack Multiplication Chart Dry Erase Board Card,12" x 9" Multiplication Table Times Table Small Whiteboard Math Manipulatives for Kids Student Classroom Must Have Homeschool Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Aizweb 12 Pack Long Division Dry Erase Board Card,12" x 9" Multiplication Small Whiteboard Math Manipulatives for Kids Student Classroom Must Have Homeschool Teacher Supplies Learning Activities • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Aizweb 12 Pack Place Value Dry Erase Board Card,12" x 9"Regrouping Base Ten Small Whiteboard Math Manipulatives Addition Subtraction Game for Student Classroom Must Have Homeschool Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Aizweb Phonemic Awareness Dry Erase Board,9" x 12" Syllable Small Whiteboard,Speech Therapy Material Phonics Games, Letter Sound,Science Reading Manipulative,Preschool Kindergarten Classroom Must Have • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Torlam Fraction Manipulatives for Elementary School, Fraction Circles & Percentage & Decimal Flip Chart, Kids Math Games Math Manipulatives for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Grade Homeschool Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
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
hand2mind Plastic Rainbow Fraction Tiles, Montessori Math Materials, Fraction Manipulatives, Unit Fraction, Fraction Bars Math Manipulatives, Fraction Games, Homeschool Supplies (Set of 51) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Dry Erase Long Division Whiteboard • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$714.52

Vendor shipping charges

 $20.55

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$775.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$136.90

Total project goal

$912.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $912.69

3 Donors

-$456.34

Donations toward project cost

-$387.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$68.45

match offer

-$456.35

Match offer toward project cost

-$387.90

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$68.45

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