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Ms. Hicks from Richmond, VA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Math Manipulatives

Help me give my students hands-on math manipulatives like play money, base-10 blocks, clocks, rulers, and more to build strong math skills, deepen understanding, and make learning fun and engaging every day!

  • 6 donors
  • $1,448 goal

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My Project

The requested math manipulatives will enhance hands-on learning, helping students build a strong conceptual understanding of key math skills like place value, fractions, measurement, and problem-solving. These tools, such as base ten blocks, fraction tiles, and pattern blocks, provide concrete experiences that support deeper comprehension and engagement.

My goal for this project is to create a math-rich environment where all students, regardless of learning style, have access to resources that make abstract concepts more tangible.

These materials will promote collaboration, critical thinking, and confidence in math.

My students are curious, eager learners who thrive with interactive learning experiences. They bring diverse strengths and backgrounds to the classroom, and these resources will ensure they have the tools needed to succeed and develop a love for math.

Ms. Hicks Barack Obama 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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Richmond, 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

HBCU Alum 16 students impacted 6donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
edxeducation Student Place Value Flip Chart - Millions - Double-Sided with Whole Numbers and Decimals - Learn to Count by Ones, Tens, Hundreds, Thousands and Millions • Amazon Business $10.39 20 $207.80
Hands-On Fraction Tiles Set - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.50 2 $199.00
hand2mind Blue Plastic Interlox Connecting Base Ten Blocks Complete Set, Place Value Blocks, Counting Cubes, Base Ten Blocks Classroom Set, Base 10 Math Manipulatives Kindergarten (Set of 644) • Amazon Business $149.99 1 $149.99
hand2mind Plastic Square Color Tiles, Color Sorting, Math Counters for Kids, Counting Manipulatives, Colored Plastic Squares, Math Manipulatives, Bingo Chips, Game Tokens, Tiles Learning (Set of 2000) • Amazon Business $123.02 1 $123.02
hand2mind Plastic Pattern Blocks for Kids, Shapes for Kindergarten, Montessori Toys, Geometric Shapes, Symmetry, Shape Recognition, Pattern Blocks for Classroom (Set of 1,250) • Amazon Business $117.17 1 $117.17
Didax UNIFIX Cubes, Grades K-6, 1000 ct. (DD-2BKA) • Quill.com $110.99 1 $110.99
hand2mind Mini Geared Clock Classroom Set, Telling Time Clock, Teaching Clocks, Learn to Tell Time Clocks for Kids, Analog Clock for Kids Learning, Classroom Clocks for Students (Set of 24) • Amazon Business $53.39 1 $53.39
48 PCS Large Double-Sided Magnetic Money - Play Money for Kids for Learning, Pretend Money for Classroom, Toy Money, Play Coins for Kids, Money Games, Practice, Money Manipulatives, Class Money Set • Amazon Business $33.97 1 $33.97
TIME TIMER 12 inch Visual Timer 60 Minute Kids Desk Countdown Clock with Dry Erase Activity Card, Also Magnetic for Classroom, Homeschooling Study Tool, Task Reminder, Home and Kitchen Timer • Amazon Business $31.95 1 $31.95
Educational Insights Play Money Coins & Bills Deluxe Set, Ages 5 and Up, (750 pieces and Deluxe Storage Tray) • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Simply magic 131+4 PCS Jumbo Blue Magnetic Base Ten Blocks for Math + Headings - Math Manipulatives, Base 10 Blocks, Place Value Manipulatives Magnets, Counters for Kids, Classroom Must Haves • Amazon Business $21.47 1 $21.47
Opret Magnetic Fraction Tiles & Fraction Circles 19 Sets 118 Pcs, Rainbow Math Manipulatives for Elementary School, Magnetic Fraction Puzzle Math Classroom Supplies Christmas Gift • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
6 Pack Multi-Function Electronic Timer - Magnetic Digital Timers Big LCD Display The Loud/Silent Switch Countdown Timer Extensively Use in Break Time, Cooking,Gym, Meeting, Classroom • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
6 Pack Digital Kitchen Timer Small Classroom Timers for Kids Teachers（White） • Amazon Business $13.70 1 $13.70
Learning Advantage Fraction Circles, 51/Set (CTU19035) • Quill.com $12.76 1 $12.76
Foam Dice Set - Bulk Pack of 36, 1.5 Inch Large Assorted Colorful Foam Dice Cubes with Number Dots, Use for Kids, Classrooms, Math Games, Building Toys, Party Supplies by Bedwina • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
30 Packs Clear Plastic Ruler 12 Inch with Centimeter and Millimeter, Metric Rulers Bulk for Kids Classroom School Office • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
sansheng 200 PCS Mini Baby Bear Counters,Plastic Bears,Small Counting Classification Bear Counter Children Education Learning Number Color Recognition Toy,10 Colors（0.55 x 0.62 in） • Amazon Business $9.88 1 $9.88
Rerdeim 110 Pieces Dice Set, Colored Game Bulk Dices, Colorful Dices, 6 Sided Dice for Classroom Teaching, Board Game, Playing, Rolling, Small Six Sided 11 Color Red, Yellow, Blue, Green and More • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$1,173.03

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$17.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,230.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$217.16

Total project goal

$1,447.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,447.74

5 Donors

-$771.66

Donations toward project cost

-$659.66

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$112.00

match offer

-$671.67

Match offer toward project cost

-$570.92

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$100.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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