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Ms. Rosario from San Francisco, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bringing Montessori to Public Classrooms

Help me give my students Hands-on with Math and more through Montessori materials! These hands-on materials build confidence, close gaps, and let students explore math at their own pace.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Rosario's classroom raised $851

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Next year, I’ll be transitioning from a Montessori school to a public elementary classroom—and I’m bringing my passion for hands-on, student-centered learning with me.

My new students are 95% Latino, come from diverse backgrounds, and many face economic hardship.

They carry incredible potential, but also large academic gaps and limited access to the kinds of joyful, meaningful learning experiences every child deserves.

I firmly believe that every child deserves the opportunity to learn at their own pace, in a way that honors their strengths and supports their growth. Montessori materials such as Bead Decanomials are powerful tools that make this possible, especially in mixed-level classrooms. They allow students to build deep conceptual understanding in math, develop independence, and gain the confidence that comes from mastering skills through exploration and practice.

With your support, I hope to bring key Montessori math materials into my new classroom. These resources will help bridge learning gaps, spark curiosity, and empower every student to take ownership of their learning journey.

Thank you for believing in children, in teachers, and in the potential of a more inclusive and individualized approach to education.

Ms. Rosario Marshall 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.

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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

28 students impacted 12donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Leader Joy Montessori Math Materials Bead Decanomial with Box for Early Preschool Learning Toy • Amazon Business $118.74 2 $237.48
Mfumyy Montessori Wooden Circular Fractions Puzzles Board 10 Pack Learn Fractions Knob Puzzle Early Math Sensorial Education Toys for 3-6 Years • Amazon Business $45.99 2 $91.98
Elite Montessori Geometric Stick Material • Amazon Business $84.99 1 $84.99
Kghios Montessori Math Toys Materials Decimal Fraction Exercise and Decimal Fraction Board Montessori Mathematics Teaching Elementary Materials • Amazon Business $65.99 1 $65.99
Adena Montessori Stamp Game,Montessori Wooden Math Materials Counting Toy, Early Development Wooden Math School Teaching Aids,Sensorial Educational Tools Preschool Early Learning Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $27.95 2 $55.90
Adena Montessori Materials-Small Wooden Number Cards with Box (1-9000) • Amazon Business $24.95 2 $49.90
Montessori Globe - World Parts Science and Cultural Geography Materials Continental Globe and Sandpaper Globe Early Education Teaching aids Toys • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99

Materials cost

$626.23

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$57.30

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$722.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$127.57

Total project goal

$850.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$850.49

8 Donors

-$522.17

Donations toward project cost

-$459.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.75

match offer

-$310.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$263.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$18.32

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$0.00

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