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Ms. Stapelman from West Haven, UT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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3rd Grade Hands-On Learning With Math Manipulatives

Help me give my students math manipulatives that will strengthen their knowledge and understanding of new math concepts.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Stapelman's classroom raised $592

This project is fully funded

My Project

I’m reaching out to ask for your support in providing math manipulatives for my 3rd grade students. Math manipulatives are physical objects—like base ten blocks, counters, fraction tiles, small clocks, etc—that help students explore and understand math concepts in a hands-on, visual way.

Many 3rd graders learn best when they can see and touch math concepts.

Manipulatives help students visualize abstract ideas, like regrouping in addition or comparing fractions, making these topics more accessible and meaningful.

Instead of just memorizing formulas or steps, students using manipulatives learn why a method works. This leads to stronger, more lasting understanding—especially important as math becomes more complex in upper grades.

Manipulatives give all students—especially visual, tactile, and kinesthetic learners—another entry point into math. They also support English language learners and students with learning differences by breaking down barriers to understanding.

When working with manipulatives, my students often explain their thinking to peers or the class. This builds confidence, deepens reasoning skills, and helps them develop math vocabulary in an authentic way.

Manipulatives make math fun, interactive, and less intimidating. They turn problem-solving into a game-like experience that sparks curiosity and builds a positive attitude toward math.

Your donation will go directly toward materials that will be used daily in small groups, centers, and whole-class instruction. With your help, we can create a math-rich classroom where every student feels confident and capable.

Thank you for supporting hands-on learning in our classroom!

Ms. Stapelman Haven Bay Elementary School Grades 3-5 West Haven, UT View local requests

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

24 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
edxeducation Four Color Plastic Base Ten Blocks - 121 Pieces - Hands-on Math Manipulative for Kids - Teach Number Concepts, Place Value and Measurement - Math Learning Tools for Kids • Amazon Business $17.00 8 $136.00
Sterilite Medium Nesting ShowOffs, Stackable Small Storage Bin with Latching Lid and Handle, Plastic Container to Organize Home, Clear, 6-Pack • Amazon Business $37.99 2 $75.98
hand2mind Rainbow Lowercase Magnetic Letters, 42/Set, 6 Sets/Pack (96160) • Quill.com $30.32 2 $60.64
Learning Resources Plastic Square Color Tiles, 400 Pieces (LER0203) • Quill.com $41.21 1 $41.21
Yuanhe Magnetic Bingo Chips Set- Magnetic Wands with Metal Chips for Counting and Sorting, Educational Activities • Amazon Business $19.39 2 $38.78
Carson Dellosa - Original Mini Clocks 12-pk Wood • Teachers' School Supply $18.99 2 $37.98
Edx Education Childcraft Linking Manipulative Cubes, 3/4 Inches, Assorted Colors, Set of 100 - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $8.02 4 $32.08
Learning Advantage - Double 6 Color Dominoes 6 Sets 168 Pcs In Storage Bucket • Teachers' School Supply $31.99 1 $31.99

Materials cost

$454.66

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.91

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$502.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.66

Total project goal

$591.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $591.05

1 Donor

-$334.93

Donations toward project cost

-$334.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$197.01

Match offer toward project cost

-$167.46

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.55

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$59.11

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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