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"I am a first grade special education teacher in a high-need area of New York City. This is my first year teaching in a newly formed elementary school that focuses on creating leaders in the community.

Due to the fact that the school is in its first year, I have very limited supplies for mathematic... " MORE

"I am a first grade special education teacher in a high-need area of New York City. This is my first year teaching in a newly formed elementary school that focuses on creating leaders in the community.

Due to the fact that the school is in its first year, I have very limited supplies for mathematics instruction. My special education students are very interested in math, but lack the materials necessary to support their learning and basic skills.

My special education students need hands on and engaging activities for motivation during math instruction, including the pattern puzzles, activity cards, and basic number sets. The math manipulatives, such as the linking cubes and magnetic numbers, will also help support these students when participating in math workshop. I need these materials in order to best support the differentiated instruction for my special education students.

Your donation will make it possible for my students to have hands on experiences with math, as well as instill confidence in their skills and abilities. You will empower my students to gain an appreciation for math and make a difference in their education. Thank you for your donation.

My students need 5 pattern and counting puzzles, math manipulatives, and a basic number activity set. The cost of this proposal is $447, which includes shipping for any materials requested and fulfillment ?."

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

Nov 16, 2009
Dear Dice Holdings, 

I can't fully express my gratitude and excitement for your generous donation to my project. It is great to see that you share my vision for reaching my special needs children. In math, it is often necessary for my students to have additional materials to support their learning.
The materials that you have funded will allow my students to have hands-on experiences with math and learn math topics in new ways. In addition, I will use the math games and manipulatives to motivate and excite my students about mathematics.

These math resources will have a tremendous impact on my special needs students. Thank you so much. I can't wait to introduce these math materials to the children!

With gratitude,
Ms. S.

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Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Suhjung K. (volunteer) on Sep 29, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested supplies and posted this project.
Scott C. (associate) on Sep 30, 2009
"We gave to this project because we support Math & Science projects in New York City, San Francisco, Washington DC and Chicago public schools."
Dice Holdings from Urbandale, IA gave 5 days ago
Project fully funded!
Happy news 5 days ago
The teacher Ms. S. 5 days ago
Purchased the supplies for Ms. S.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Jenni D. (staff member) 5 days ago
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