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Ms. Rivas from Houston, TX is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands-On Learning

Help me give my students math manipulatives to help them understand and visualize abstract mathematical concepts through hands-on learning.

  • $304 goal

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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

I absolutely love my students for their incredible potential, curiosity, and resilience. They come from diverse backgrounds and have unique talents, interests, and perspectives that enrich our classroom community. Each student possesses their own special qualities that make them stand out.

What makes my students truly special is their eagerness to learn and their determination to overcome challenges.

They are not afraid to dive into new topics and actively participate in discussions. Their passion for knowledge and enthusiasm for discovering the world is contagious.

With the help of these materials, I envision an even brighter future for my students. These resources will provide them with the tools they need to engage in Math in a meaningful way. They will have the opportunity to enhance their comprehension, problem-solving abilities, and creativity. The interactive nature of the resources will make learning more enjoyable and impactful, ensuring that the knowledge gained is retained for a long time. Furthermore, these resources will empower my students to become active participants in their learning journey.

Ms. Rivas Gross 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.

More about Ms. Rivas

Houston, TX 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

25 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Magnetic Coins • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 7 $69.93
Base 10 Place Value Board • Nasco $9.95 7 $69.65
Magna-Tiles 15-Piece Stardust Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $33.26 1 $33.26
Lakeshore Extra 500 Coin Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 1 $21.99
Nasco Hundreds Poster Chart • Nasco $12.95 1 $12.95
Transparent Counters • Nasco $3.95 2 $7.90

Materials cost

$215.68

Vendor shipping charges

$9.05

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$257.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.52

Total project goal

$303.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$303.49

1 Donor

-$303.49

Donations toward project cost

-$257.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.52

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$0.00

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