"Sometimes it's the smallest things that help a child make a breakthrough. I teach a 3rd grade general ed class in a high-need community. I have 4 special ed students and more than half of my students are English Language Learners (ELLs). Most of my 3rd graders are at least one grade below level in...
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"Sometimes it's the smallest things that help a child make a breakthrough. I teach a 3rd grade general ed class in a high-need community. I have 4 special ed students and more than half of my students are English Language Learners (ELLs). Most of my 3rd graders are at least one grade below level in math. My students struggling the most lack a mastery of basic math facts (6+4, 9-3). Unless they can understand these fundamentals, they will not be able to catch up. For all of my students, telling time and counting money is very challenging. Through the use of stamps, magnets, dice and other hands on materials math can be accessible. More than that, math can be fun! By showing students another way to demonstrate addition, or allowing them to manipulate the hands of a clock, or count out money on a board, they will have the best chance at learning these difficult concepts. By allowing students to encounter these concepts - from simple addition to telling time - through the use of hands on materials you will open a door for my students who are stuck feeling frustrated and lost for 90 minutes of everyday. You will make it possible for my students to attack math in a way that fits their learning styles best. With your help math will be fun for all of my students!
My students need 16 math manipulatives such as base 10 stamps, magnetic money, and dice.
The cost of this proposal is $670, which includes shipping for any materials requested and fulfillment  ."
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Mr. B. sent this note after the project was fully funded:
Nov 6, 2009
Dear Karen/Jay, Marshall, Ellen and Herb Brosbe, Andrea, Chrissy, Leah, Sam R., Rob, Timothy, Peachy, Jonathan, Greg & Mary Liz, John & Eileen (relatives of Ryan Jones), Daniel, Veronica, Helen and Anonymous Donors,
Wow, you did it! In just a week's time your generosity funded almost $700 of math manipulatives for my classroom. What does $670 buy? Everything from individual dry erase boards and markers to magnetic money, big foam dice to a hands on clock. With your help my classroom just gained so many tools to help my students succeed. Some of my students face some big struggles in math. They cannot tell time. They cannot add or subtract single digit numbers. They cannot count money. It is easy for a student (and a teacher!) to feel discouraged when facing these obstacles. Your help reminds my students and I that we are not doing this alone. It also ensures that math will be fun, interactive and hands on, no matter what concept we're tackling. I cannot wait to share these manipulatives with ALL of my students to help them learn this year. Thank you again! With gratitude,
Mr. B.
Photos coming soon!
Region:
New York (City)
Where is the classroom located?
Submitted:
Oct 30, 2009
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Apr 05, 2010
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Liza Y. (volunteer)
on Oct 30, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested supplies and posted this project.
John C. (associate)
on Oct 30, 2009
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Mathematics education."
Greg
from New York
gave
on Oct 30, 2009
"We gave to this project because Mr. B is a great teacher and this will help him in his classroom."
Greg & Mary Liz
from Pennsylvania
gave
on Oct 30, 2009
"I gave to this project because I know how hard math can be.. good luck learning it kids!"
Andrea
from New York, NY
gave
on Oct 31, 2009
"I gave to this project because Mr. B is a great teacher, and math is cool."
Jonathan
from New York
gave
on Nov 1, 2009
"I gave to this project because I think that this is a great cause and the children can surely benefit from a mathematics education."
John & Eileen (relatives of Ryan Jones)
from Pennsylvania
gave
on Nov 1, 2009
"I gave to this project because investing in a child's future sure beats investing in the stock market. "
Peachy
from Pennsylvania
gave
on Nov 1, 2009
"I gave to this project because we believe our kids are our future."
Karen/Jay
from New York
gave
on Nov 1, 2009
"Thank you to everyone who's donated already! These kids will have their hands on magnets, markers, stamps and slates in no time."
The teacher Mr. B.
on Nov 2, 2009
"I gave to this project because Mr. B is the best."
Daniel
from California
gave
on Nov 3, 2009
"I donated because I want to support kids in New York (City)."
"Thanks to Fred Wilson for inspiring me to donate, hope you guys like these...I hated math so I hope you don't!
Tim"
Timothy
from Hamden,
gave
in support of Fred Wilson's Giving Page
on Nov 3, 2009
"Ruben Brosbe is a thoughtful teacher who is dedicated to school change and student progress. Go Ruben!"
Ellen and Herb Brosbe
from California
gave
on Nov 3, 2009
Rob
from New York
gave
on Nov 4, 2009
Marshall
from larchmont, NY
gave
on Nov 4, 2009
"I gave to this project because everyone should know more math than Helen from off-campus recruiting."
Ryan
from Abington, PA
gave
in honor of Helen
on Nov 5, 2009
"Ruben loves math and makes math fun for all. You can count on Ruben!"
Ellen and Herb Brosbe
from California
gave
on Nov 5, 2009
"I gave to this project because I believe in the teacher and his students!"
Sam R.
from New York
gave
on Nov 5, 2009
"tech theatre rocksss my socks off"
Veronica
from mcallen, TX
gave
on Nov 6, 2009
"I gave to this project because he works so hard!"
Leah
from NY, NY
gave
on Nov 6, 2009
"I gave to this project because as a math teacher, I know the importance of using manipulatives in the classroom. Good luck to you and your students!"
Chrissy
from Irwin, PA
gave
on Nov 6, 2009
"I donated because I want to support kids in Wisconsin."
A donor
gave
on Nov 6, 2009
Project fully funded!
Happy news
on Nov 6, 2009
The teacher Mr. B.
on Nov 6, 2009
Purchased the supplies for Mr. B.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Jenni D. (staff member)
on Nov 6, 2009
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