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Ms. Guerrero from Chicago, IL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Strong Mathematical Foundation in Early Childhood

My students need new books and materials that will align to our weekly Math Talks and lessons.

  • $439 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

I teach in a multi-age classroom of children between the ages of 3-6. Our school is one of the few public Montessori Schools in our city. My students are very active and enjoy different hands-on activities.

"The first duty of an education is to stir up life, but leave it free to develop." These are Dr. Maria Montessori's words and I need your help to stir up my children's learning and entice their thirst for knowledge!

Thank you in advance.

My Project

This project is to help my students grow a strong foundation in Mathematics. Research has shown that early math competency is a factor for school success. I would like to help my students gain mastery of the foundational math concepts presented in early childhood. The book list that I have chosen are based on different concepts such as number sense, quantification, number operations and shapes. These books will help my students bridge their engagement and understanding of the topics discussed during Math Talks and other discussions. By using books, I am also ensuring that I integrate different subject areas. The materials requested are effective extensions to our Montessori Math materials. For example, I would read the book "Changes, Changes" by Pat Hutchins to teach how 3D shapes are compose of several shapes. This lesson will bridge literacy and mathematics. With the use of the books I am requesting my students will enjoy stories such as: Tiki Tiki Tembo, Hippos Go Berserk and Grandfather Tan'g Story at the same time they are learning mathematical concepts.

"Children display a universal love of mathematics, which is par excellence the science of precision, order and intelligence."-Maria Montessori

Ms. Guerrero
Grades PreK-2
    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

    This project will reach 30 students.

    8 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Learning Resources Giant Magnetic Number Bonds, 55 Pieces • Amazon Business $24.49 1 $24.49
Pattern Bugs (Math Is Fun!) • Amazon Business $22.65 1 $22.65
Ten Frame Towers Board Games • Amazon Business $22.39 1 $22.39
Learning Resources Magnetic Number Line 1-100 • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Block City • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
More, Fewer, Less • Amazon Business $13.54 1 $13.54
The Growing Story • Amazon Business $13.42 1 $13.42
Color Farm • Amazon Business $13.13 1 $13.13
Tikki Tikki Tembo book and CD Storytime Set • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Learning Advantage 7297 Ten Frame Foam Dice, 4 Red and 2 Blue, Grade: Kindergarten to 2 (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79
The Village of Round and Square Houses • Amazon Business $12.21 1 $12.21
Lots and Lots of Zebra Stripes • Amazon Business $9.21 1 $9.21
Five Creatures • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Prehistoric Actual Size • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
10 Minutes till Bedtime • Amazon Business $8.09 1 $8.09
Where's My Teddy? • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Hippos Go Berserk! • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Me On The Map (Rise and Shine) • Amazon Business $7.87 1 $7.87
Which Would You Rather Be? • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
Whose Shoes?: A Shoe for Every Job • Amazon Business $7.16 1 $7.16
Over in a River: Flowing Out to the Sea • Amazon Business $7.16 1 $7.16
One Is a Snail, Ten is a Crab: A Counting by Feet Book • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
I Read Signs (Reading Rainbow Books) • Amazon Business $6.64 1 $6.64
Is It Larger? Is It Smaller? • Amazon Business $6.64 1 $6.64
One Gorilla: A Counting Book • Amazon Business $6.39 1 $6.39
Round Is a Tortilla: A Book of Shapes • Amazon Business $6.39 1 $6.39
Changes, Changes (Aladdin Picture Books) • Amazon Business $6.39 1 $6.39
Where Do I Live? • Amazon Business $6.22 1 $6.22
Houses and Homes (Around the World Series) • Amazon Business $6.07 1 $6.07
Round is a Mooncake: A Book of Shapes • Amazon Business $6.07 1 $6.07
Grandfather Tang's Story (Dragonfly Books) • Amazon Business $6.07 1 $6.07
Ten Black Dots • Amazon Business $6.07 1 $6.07
A Mother for Choco (Paperstar) • Amazon Business $4.29 1 $4.29

Materials cost

$337.45

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$372.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.74

Total project goal

$438.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $438.25

7 Donors

-$366.19

Donations toward project cost

-$330.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.18

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.06

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