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Mrs. Richardson from Richmond, VA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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May Day Break

Help me give my students expansion pack for Breakout boxes, magnetic place value sticks, and dry-erase sleeves for May Math Challenge

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May is a time to "show what you know" in every classroom around the state. Where everyone is in "testing mode", we are having fun practicing everything that we learned. I want to challenge my students in mathematics by using one of our favorite strategies and manipulative, place value/place value sticks. We will use the reusable, dry-erase frames to display our word problems and model our thinking for all to see as they pass by our room. The expansion kits will supplement our Breakout boxes allowing access to more games. My students have grappled with their math skills all year and it is now time to celebrate their mastery.

Children can hold math in their hands before they can hold it in their heads!

Our core values of academics, community, pride, and justice allow us to advocate for all within this urban neighborhood by extending compassion and partnering with families to nurture lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and responsible citizens through STEM/STEAM, performing arts, visual arts, athletics, coding, computer science (CS), financial literacy, and mental health/social-emotional learning (SEL). We receive federal funding for programs that provide free breakfast/lunch for every student and Title I services to economically disadvantaged individuals. Our inclusive class serves military families, gifted/talented students, ESL/ELL students, special education students, and tech-savvy students.

Mrs. Richardson Henry L Marsh III Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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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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

20 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Expansion Pack (Gen. 2) • Breakout EDU $29.00 3 $87.00
Fodeez Frames - 5 Pack, Reusable Document Holders for Smooth Surfaces - Stick, Display, and Dry Erase - 11x17, Black • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Dowling Magnets Magnet Math Magnetic Demonstration Place Value Sticks (Ones, Tens, and Hundreds), Set of 45. Item 732158. Magnetic Math Manipulatives/Place Value Manipulatives for First Grade Math • Amazon Business $17.37 3 $52.11

Materials cost

$209.10

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$257.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.40

Total project goal

$302.64

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 $302.64

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