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Ms. Carper from Lawrenceville, VA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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If I Can't Touch It, I Can't Learn It Math Centers

My students need hands on activities and games to help expand their learning and to help them get it during math instruction.

  • $482 goal

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My Students

Do you remember sitting in your fifth grade class and being totally lost during math time? The teacher put numbers on the board, and expected you to find the answer...using only your paper and pencil! My students are facing these same problems! They just can't "get it," without help from games!

My students live in a high poverty area and we don't have the resources to get new manipulatives and games to help with their learning.

Because they have a hard time learning without hands-on games and activities, they are easily frustrated and not motivated to work to their full potential. With the addition of these resources in our classroom, I know that we can bring out the full potential of my students and raise their self-confidence during math. With the ever increasing rigor of the state standards and assessments, now is the time to help these children! These games will not only help them learn the math material, but will help them in the long run with real world problems and examples.

My Project

Students learn best in small groups when they are allowed to work with other children. These centers will be perfect for the students to work together and share their knowledge of the math concepts with each other. By participating in these activities, they will be able to not only pass (and excel) at the end-of-the-year state assessments, but they will learn skills that they will be able to carry with them for the rest of their lives!

Many students struggle at math and would simply prefer to give up.

But, if we can reach them at this young age, by using these materials, they will finally be able to "get it" and their confidence level will be boosted tremendously! Your support will help these children grow and will make all the difference in their lives!

Ms. Carper Totaro Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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Lawrenceville, VA 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

21 students impacted 19donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
GF706 - ’Smath • Lakeshore Learning $16.99 1 $16.99
DD803 - Mall Math - Decimals, Fractions & Percents Problem Solving Kit • Lakeshore Learning $19.95 1 $19.95
DD804 - Travel Math - Measurement Problem Solving Kit • Lakeshore Learning $19.95 1 $19.95
DD806 - Party Math - Geometry Problem Solving Kit • Lakeshore Learning $19.95 1 $19.95
JJ690X - Math Bingo Library - Gr. 3-6 - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning $55.00 1 $55.00
RA629 - Math Dice Tub • Lakeshore Learning $29.95 1 $29.95
BD230 - Hot Dots Power Pen - Each • Lakeshore Learning $10.95 2 $21.90
CW524 - Take It to Your Seat Math Centers - Gr. 4-6 • Lakeshore Learning $22.99 1 $22.99
DF541 - Classroom Sand Timer Set • Lakeshore Learning $6.99 1 $6.99
BD305 - Hot Dots Math Quiz Cards - Grade 5 • Lakeshore Learning $79.95 1 $79.95
FF406 - Learning Center Pocket Charts - Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning $39.99 1 $39.99
JJ370 - Tabletop Pocket Chart Stand • Lakeshore Learning $19.99 2 $39.98

Materials cost

$373.59

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$409.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.21

Total project goal

$481.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $481.40

12 Donors

-$406.40

Donations toward project cost

-$345.44

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.96

Matching donations from our partners

-$75.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$63.75

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

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 $0.00

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