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Completed: Math Manipulative Mania

"Math Manipulative Mania ~ Mathematicians in the Making

I am currently teaching a class of 25 first graders in a public school. These children are in great need of opportunities that go above and beyond the "normal" classroom experiences. Their education is truly a sum of their activities at schoo... " MORE

"Math Manipulative Mania ~ Mathematicians in the Making

This is my first year at this school although I have been teaching for more than fifteen years. I often feel like Old Mother Hubbard because when I go to my math cupboards, they are bare. Outside of math books, I have a hodge-podge of hands-on materials for the children to use. It causes me a lot of frustration because I know a math environment rich in manipulatives is the best way to teach young children the different skills and concepts needed to be successful in math.

In order to create a "Math Manipulative Mania" in my classroom I need your help in filling my bare cupboards with pattern blocks, unifix cubes, colored tiles, tangrams, counting bears, Judy clocks and colored links so I don't have to worry about my children's math development any longer.

Your help with this project will give every child in my classroom an opportunity to develop their math skills in a way in which makes sense to them and is developmentally appropriate. Your involvement will help to ensure that they develop a strong mathematical foundation that will carry them into the future.

My students need a variety of 7 math manipulatives including pattern blocks, unifix cubes, colored tiles, tangrams, counting bears, judy clocks and colored links. The cost of this proposal is $528, which includes shipping for any materials requested and fulfillment ."

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Mrs. S. sent this note after the project was fully funded:

Mar 3, 2008

Dear Richard Spencer, Stacie and Anonymous Donor,

Wow! I just turned on my computer and found out that my "Math Manipulative Mania" has been funded in its entirety. Thank you for helping to fill "Old Mother Hubbard's" cupboard with loads of exciting math manipulatives. Your generosity will help to provide my students with a hands-on approach to developing their mathematical understanding. I am so excited. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

On May 12, 2008, Mrs. S. followed this note with student letters sent via mail to the donor who completed this project, and to donors who gave $100 or more.

Mrs. S.'s Classroom: High Poverty School

Region:

Idaho

Where is the classroom located?

Submitted:

Jan 24, 2008 |

Expires:

Jun 30, 2008

Great news -- this project is now a reality! We ordered the materials and they were sent directly to the classroom.

Materials	Vendor	Price	#	Total
LINK N LEARN IN A 1-5/8 X 3/4 IN BUCKET	Teacher's School Supply	$20.09	3	$60.27
Judy Mini-Clock Set	Delta Education	$22.95	2	$45.90
THREE BEAR FAMILY RAINBOW SET 96/PK 3 SIZES 6 COLORS	Teacher's School Supply	$26.26	1	$26.26
TANGRAMS 30 SETS 6 EA./5 COLORS; CLEAR PLASTIC JAR	Teacher's School Supply	$33.08	1	$33.08
Color Tiles - Plastic Tiles (400 Sets)	Delta Education	$18.95	2	$37.90
Unifix Cubes (Set of 1,000)	Delta Education	$98.95	1	$98.95
PATTERN BLOCKS WOOD 250/PK 3/8 THICK; PLASTIC JAR	Teacher's School Supply	$29.33	2	$58.66

Vendor Shipping Charges				$36.12
State Sales Tax				$21.66
3rd Party Payment Processing Fee				$5.42
Postage / Processing for Donor Thank-You Package				$9.00
Project Subtotal				$433.22
Optional Donation Towards Operating Costs				$95.10
TOTAL PROJECT COST				$528.32
3 Donors				-$528.32
To Go				$0.00

Additional Details

Level:

Grades PreK-2

Affiliation:

SONIC Teacher

Teacher's funded projects:

Thank-you punctuality:

100%

Subject:

Mathematics (in Math & Science), Mathematics (in Math & Science)

Resource:

Supplies (Essential)

Students reached:

Used by future students?

Yes

Project ID:

153400

Live Updates

Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.

Brooks S. (staff member) on Jan 28, 2008

Verified the cost of the requested supplies and posted this project.

John C. (associate) on Jan 29, 2008

Stacie from Boise, ID gave on Feb 9, 2008

A donor gave on Feb 29, 2008

Richard Spencer from Wilson, WY gave on Mar 2, 2008

Project fully funded!

Happy news on Mar 2, 2008

Thank You Letter posted!

The teacher Mrs. S. on Mar 3, 2008

Purchased the supplies for Mrs. S.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.

Jeff H. (staff member) on Mar 5, 2008

Packaged the thank-you letters written by Mrs. S.'s students and sent them on to the eligible donor(s).

Silvia D. (intern) on May 14, 2008

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