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Ms. Gross from Van Nuys, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Magical Manipulatives For Learning

My students need manipulatives for independent learning centers.

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My Students

Every student has a different style of learning. These manipulatives help me reach all my students and their individual style of learning. Manipulatives help me diversify my lessons.

My students live in a very low income area.

Our preschool program is a very intensive program to help them get a jump start on their educational future. They are enthusiastic learners and love to come to school every day. Any lesson I introduce to them the soak it up like little sponges. Although I know that manipulatives are a learning activity, my students just think that they are fun games. They love them and are so enthusiastic when it comes to "playing" with the ones we have.

My Project

As a teacher I have to have as many "tools" possible to make my lesson enriching and applicable to all learning styles in my classroom. That is why manipulatives are such a wonderful resource to have on hand. The lesson introduced is reinforced in a way that the student learns while having fun. For example the center I would create with the counting of the birthday candles. The center will be reinforcing their number knowledge while they are having fun creating a beautiful birthday cake for their friends.

Please help me bring these wonderful resources to my preschoolers.

All of the materials that I have requested are applicable to so many different "measures" that my students have to master by the end of the year. For example we are now working on learning how to write the letters of the alphabet. The letter writing manipulative's will be a wonderful resource for my students to practice their writing skills.

Ms. Gross Van Nuys Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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Van Nuys, CA 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
AA161 - Lakeshore Counting Cakes • Lakeshore Learning $29.95 1 $29.95
RR698 - Draw & Write Touch Board • Lakeshore Learning $29.95 3 $89.85
TT625 - Peg Number Boards • Lakeshore Learning $34.95 2 $69.90
FF667 - Magnetic Shapes Maze • Lakeshore Learning $39.95 2 $79.90
GG454 - Magnetic Counting Maze • Lakeshore Learning $39.95 2 $79.90

Materials cost

$349.50

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $31.98

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$421.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.42

Total project goal

$496.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $496.14

0 Donors

-$0.00

Donations toward project cost

-$0.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Matching donations from our partners

-$496.14

Match offers toward project cost

-$421.72

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.42

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 $0.00

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