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Mr. Kos from New York, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Making Math Fun!

My students need bright and fun materials to keep motivated! Twister and Play-doh add that vital kinesthetic element, and colorful dice and engaging books bring back the fun!

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My Students

Our 19 fourth-grade scholars learn from two teachers in a new type of educational setting called Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT). In this setup, up to 12 scholars with IEPs are grouped with "role model" peers to encourage effective communication, cooperation, and respect amongst all. However, with many scholars having unidentified needs, it can be difficult to maintain order in our classroom.

That's where you come in!

Help my co-teacher and I to create an exciting and fun learning environment that keeps our scholars focused and engaged. As a new teacher, I don't have many supplies, so anything this site can provide is much welcomed!

My Project

I've been inspired by the book "Why Don't Students Like School?: A Cognitive Scientist Answers Questions About How the Mind Works and What It Means for the Classroom" to reshape my lessons around the teaching principles it outlines.

I need to find clever ways to avoid burnout while still giving lessons that invoke higher-order thinking and rigorous exercise.

To combat burnout, I'll use things like the Classic Twister mat to learn multiplication and division facts in a fun way. The jumbo-sized, colorful Post-it Stick Notes will keep lessons eye-catching and organized. Play-Doh and Jumbo Foam Playing Dice add a kinesthetic element to practice that keeps scholars of all learning modalities engaged. For a tie-in to literacy, I researched books related to division and found these popular titles: Bean Thirteen, The Great Divide, and The Doorbell Rang. Finally, for my extra-fidgety learners, the Exercise Balance Discs and Fidget Toys provide some sensory stimulation to aid focus.

Thanks for helping me to help them!

Mr. Kos PS 50 Vito Marcantonio Grades 3-5

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.

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New York, NY 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

19 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Classic Twister • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 8 in x 6 in, Rio de Janeiro Collection, Lined, 4 Pads/Pack, 45 Sheets/Pad (6845-SSPL) • Amazon Business $10.19 2 $20.38
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 8 in x 6 in, Rio de Janeiro Collection, 4 Pads/Pack, 45 Sheets/Pad (6845-SSP) • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Yes4All Exercise Balance Disc / Stability Disc with Hand Pump – Air Stability Wobble Cushion (Purple, 13 inch) • Amazon Business $6.29 3 $18.87
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 24-Pack Case of Colors (Amazon Exclusive), Non-Toxic, Assorted Colors, 3-Ounce Cans • Amazon Business $17.75 1 $17.75
Bean Thirteen • Amazon Business $13.30 1 $13.30
BeYumi Marble Fidget Toys (20 PCS) - Relieve Stress, Increase Focus, Soothing Marble and Mesh Fidgets for Children, Adults, Kid and those with ADHD ADD OCD Autism Anxiety • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Foam Jumbo Playing Dice (12) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
The Great Divide: A Mathematical Marathon • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
The Doorbell Rang • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98

Materials cost

$145.22

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$177.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.31

Total project goal

$208.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$208.71

2 Donors

-$208.71

Donations toward project cost

-$177.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.31

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$0.00

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