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Ms. Simmons from Tucson, AZ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bridging the Gap with Manipulatives

Help me give my students Hands-on mental conceptualization skills for abstract and concrete learning!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Simmons's classroom raised $779

This project is fully funded

My Project

Greetings DonorChoose Heros,

Upon review of my future 5th graders' assessments (4th-grade results) the majority of them had a difficult time with fractions, geometry, and earth science.

Unfortunately, we are still experiencing post-Covid learning deficiencies. Abstract concepts appear to be the overall skill that needs to be strengthened.

I am asking for you to help me bridge the gap between abstract verse concrete learning! My students are familiar with learning in hybrid or at-home scenarios. I have chosen tools that will assist with the growth of mental conceptualization.

Fraction pie graphs, 3D Geometric figures, graphing tables, or volcano molds may sound menial and mundane but mixed with the right hands-on activities and social interaction my students will be able to cross the great chasm with ease!

Thank you in advance!

Ms. Simmons Leman Academy Excellence - Virtual Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Tucson, AZ View local requests 28 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Place Value Chart Dry Erase Mats - Set of 4 Colorful Math Practice Tool for Teaching Place Values from Billions to Decimal Places with Student Guide/Sample • Amazon Business $17.18 10 $171.80
Really Good Stuff Beginning Long Division Dry-Erase Boards - 6 Boards • Amazon Business $32.89 5 $164.45
NewPath Learning - 24-6017 Rock Cycle Bingo Game, Grade 5-9 • Amazon Business $33.74 1 $33.74
Learning Resources Double-Sided Magnetic Demonstration Rainbow Fraction Circles, Teacher aids, 51 Piece, Ages 6+,Multi • Amazon Business $29.36 1 $29.36
Learning Resources 9"x 11" Double Sided X-Y Axis Dry Erase Mats, Graphing, Math Classroom Accessories, Teaching Aids, Set of 10, Ages 6+ • Amazon Business $8.94 3 $26.82
29 PCS Display Magnetic Place Value Set - Place Value Manipulatives, Place Value Magnets, Magnetic Place Value, Magnetic Base 10, Magnetic Math Manipulatives, Base Ten Manipulatives - Simply Magic • Amazon Business $25.20 1 $25.20
Learning Resources Magnetic Pizza Fractions, Fraction Games for Kids, 24 Pieces, Ages 6+ • Amazon Business $22.53 1 $22.53
Simply Magic 166 PCS Magnetic Fraction Tiles & Fraction Circles - Math Manipulatives for Elementary School - Fraction Magnets & Resources - Fraction Strips & Bars • Amazon Business $22.20 1 $22.20
Learning Resources Dice In Dice Bucket, Math Toy, Manipulative, Set of 72, Ages 6+, Multi-color, 3/4 W in • Amazon Business $21.31 1 $21.31
Learning Resources View-Thru Geometric Solids,14 Pieces, Ages 8+, Geometry Helper, Back to School Supplies,Teacher Supplies for Classroom • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Ultimate Volcano Kit – Erupting Volcano Science Kit for Kids, 3X More Eruptions, Pop Crystals Create Exciting Sounds, STEM Science & Educational Toys (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
11 Pack Math Sign Magnetic Teacher Tools- Greater Than and Less Than Plus Minus Equal to Multiplication Division Teacher Magnets Animal Math Magnets for School Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
LEARNING ADVANTAGE Demonstration Compass - For Use on Chalkboards and Whiteboards - Teacher Aid for Geometry, Design, Art - Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $14.09 1 $14.09

Materials cost

$581.47

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$41.58

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$661.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$116.78

Total project goal

$778.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$778.55

1 Donor

-$778.55

Donations toward project cost

-$661.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$116.78

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$0.00

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