You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
Donate
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Ms. Perez from Trenton, NJ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Ms. Perez is requesting

Inspiring Mathematicians through Hands-On Learning

Help me give my students hands-on manipulatives, so they can build a deeper understanding of the math they are learning in the classroom.

  • $670 goal

This project expired on July 18, 2025.

This project expired on July 18, 2025.

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

This project will provide funding to purchase math manipulatives for two intervention classrooms, one at an elementary (K-2) school. The goal of this project is to support students who struggle with foundational mathematical concepts by providing them with tactile, hands-on tools to improve comprehension and retention of addition, subtraction, and number sense.

Manipulatives, like counting bears, ten frames, and addition cards, will allow students to visualize those abstract concepts, making math more accessible, engaging, and understandable.

These resources are crucial for addressing gaps in learning and boosting student confidence in math, ultimately leading to improved academic outcomes.

By providing students with high-quality math manipulatives, I can help them develop a deeper understanding of math, improve their problem-solving skills, and build their confidence in their abilities.

Ms. Perez Luis Munoz - Rivera Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Perez

Trenton, NJ View local requests

More than a third 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

24 students impacted

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Ms. Perez is requesting.

See our finances

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Manipulative Library 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $229.00 1 $229.00
Lakeshore Fill It Up! Fine Motor Jars • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 2 $99.98
Lakeshore Giant Alphabet Beads • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Play-Doh Bulk Pack of 48 Cans, 6 Sets of 8 Modeling Compound Colors, 3oz, Back to School Gifts & Prizes for Students & Classroom, Preschool Toys for Kids, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $30.09 1 $30.09
Torlam Magnetic Ten-Frame Set - Math Manipulative for Elementary - 5 Ten Frames & 55 Magnetic Math Counters for Kids, Math Games for Kindergarten (Upgraded Version for Hand-held & 2 Black Pens) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Lakeshore Lacing Animals • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Lakeshore Squeeze, Scoop & Count Ice Cream Shop • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
4E's Novelty 16 Reading Phones [16 Pack] Auditory Feedback Whisper Phone Classroom Manipulative, Speech Therapy Toy Tool - Accelerates Reading Fluency & Pronunciation, Phonic Materials • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
Chain Link Math Manipulatives - 240 C Clips Plastic Chain Links & 20 Ice Cream Cards for Counting & Linked Math Game - Learning Resources for Kindergarten Sensory Bin Math Links Counting Toy • Amazon Business $13.19 1 $13.19
Lakeshore Fine Motor Tweezer Tongs - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
Edx Education Childcraft Linking Manipulative Cubes, 3/4 Inches, Assorted Colors, Set of 100 - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $8.02 1 $8.02

Materials cost

$509.82

Vendor shipping charges

 $21.75

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$569.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$100.45

Total project goal

$669.67

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

Project Activity
Back to top

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Perez and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"NJ","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":1,"name":"Early Education"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":670,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/inspiring-mathematicians-through-hands-o/9189687/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":24,"isEquityFocusV1":false,"teacherScreenName":"Ms. Perez","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"-1165333246","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":0.00,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"shouldTrackEquityFocusV2":true,"schoolCity":"Trenton","teachersOnPage":[5983341],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":9189687,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":7,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"authorIds":{"5983341":{"owner":"Ms. Perez","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":0.0,"proposalsOnPage":[9189687],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5983341_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596139890218","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":6,"teacherChallengeId":21299300,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":{"completingDonationAmount":520,"proposalURL":"project/basic-cleaning-supplies/9319370/","proposalTitle":"Basic Cleaning Supplies!","proposalId":9319370},"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":5983341,"schoolCounty":"Mercer","fullyFunded":false,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"NJ","name":"New Jersey"}}