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Ms. IRISH MABELLE TANCIO from Waukegan, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Big Gains with Hands-On Math and Reading Tools

Help me give my students the tools they need to succeed!

  • $736 goal

This project expired on May 9, 2025.

This project expired on May 9, 2025.

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I love my students’ resilience, curiosity, and eagerness to learn. Many of my students with special needs face challenges, but they thrive when given hands-on, interactive activities that make learning engaging and accessible.

The resources I’m requesting, such as reading manipulatives (like magnetic letters and sight word flashcards) and math tools (like base ten blocks and fraction circles), will provide the support they need to succeed.

These tools make abstract concepts more concrete, allowing my students to engage their senses and learn in ways that work best for them.

For example, reading manipulatives will help struggling readers decode words, build sentences, and improve comprehension, while math manipulatives will help students grasp foundational concepts like place value, addition, and fractions. During small group sessions, these tools will create an interactive environment where students feel confident exploring and practicing new skills.

My goal is to empower my students by giving them the tools to build confidence, develop foundational reading and math skills, and foster a lifelong love for learning. Small group instruction is where my students shine, and these resources will help make those moments even more impactful.

What makes my students special is their determination and unique learning styles. They inspire me daily with their ability to overcome challenges and their excitement when they achieve new milestones. With your support, we can create a classroom where every child has the opportunity to grow and succeed!

Ms. IRISH MABELLE TANCIO Carman - Buckner Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Waukegan, IL View local requests

Nearly all 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

23 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Word Mapping Write & Wipe Boards • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 3 $119.97
Educational Sensory Fidget Toy Multiplication Pop It Double Sided12x12 & 12x24 Classroom Must Haves Learn Math with Educational Fidget Toy Adult and Child ADHD Fidget Sensory Toy Math Manipulatives • Amazon Business $13.98 5 $69.90
hand2mind Place Value Answer Board, Dry Erase Board Sets, Dry Erase Paddles, Math Classroom Supplies, Base 10 Math Manipulatives for Elementary School, 1st Grade Math Materials (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $19.95 3 $59.85
Base 10 Place Value Board • Nasco $8.46 6 $50.76
Aizweb Giant Magnetic XY Coordinate Dry Erase Grid,26" x 26" Graph Board for School Classroom Supplies,Magnetic Whiteboard with Counters,Math Manipulatives for Teacher Education • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
Dry Erase Long Division Whiteboard • Amazon Business $9.99 4 $39.96
Aizweb Regrouping Base Ten Place Value,Addition and Subtraction Math Manipulatives,Magnetic Dry Erase Board for 1st 2nd 3rd Grade Student Classroom Must Haves,Math Games for Kids Homeschool Supplies • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Torlam 131 PCS Base Ten Blocks for Math - Place Value Blocks, Plastic Base 10 Math Manipulatives 1st Grade, Math Counters, Math Cubes, Counting Cubes for Kids Math • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Lakeshore Magnetic Base 10 Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $10.99 2 $21.98
48 PCS Magnetic Ten Frames - Math Manipulatives for Elementary Classroom & Kindergarten - 4 Ten Frames & 44 Magnetic Math Counters for Kids, Math Games for Kindergarten - Jumbo Magnetic Ten Frame Set • Amazon Business $20.45 1 $20.45
TOP BRIGHT Kids Math Manipulatives Homeschool Supplies, Learning Toys for Toddlers 2-4 Years, Math Game Number Blocks Montessori Toys for 3 4 5 Year Old Boys Girls Preschool Kindergarten • Amazon Business $18.59 1 $18.59
Dowling Magnets Magnetic Two-Color Counters (Red/Yellow, 1 inch Diameter Each), Set of 200. Item 732190. Counters for Kids Math/Math Counters for Kids/Magnetic Math Manipulatives/Montessori Math • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Aizweb 12 Pack Dry Erase Board Card,9" x 12" Small Whiteboard Number Line 120 Numbers Chart Ten Frame,Math Manipulatives Addition Subtraction Game for Student Classroom Must Haves Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Aizweb 12 Pack Long Division Dry Erase Board Card,12" x 9" Multiplication Small Whiteboard Math Manipulatives for Kids Student Classroom Must Have Homeschool Teacher Supplies Learning Activities • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Dry Erase Multiplication Chart Whiteboard, 9" x 12" Multiplication Table Double-Sided Times Table, Math Manipulatives White Board for Kids Students, Classroom and Home, Small White Board Dry Erase • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Aizweb 12 Pack Multiplication Chart Dry Erase Board Card,12" x 9" Multiplication Table Times Table Small Whiteboard Math Manipulatives for Kids Student Classroom Must Have Homeschool Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Dry Erase XY Axis Graph Whiteboard,9" x 12" Interactive Learning Coordinate Grid Double-Sided Dry Erase Board,Math Manipulatives White Board for Students,Classroom and Home,Small White Board Dry Erase • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Lakeshore Blends & Digraphs Hands-On Student Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$579.36

Vendor shipping charges

$7.55

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$625.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$110.40

Total project goal

$736.00

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