Help me give my students hands-on math tools like wooden abacuses, dice, and games to help my first grade students build strong math skills through engaging, interactive learning.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Jones's classroom raised $195
This project is fully funded
My Project
My first grade students are curious, energetic, and full of potential! They thrive when they can use their hands to explore and make sense of new ideas, especially in math. To support their learning, I’m requesting a collection of math manipulatives including wooden abacuses, dice, and engaging math games.
These tools will help bring math to life in our classroom.
An abacus will give students a concrete way to visualize addition and subtraction strategies and will help develop fact fluency and understanding. Dice and math games will turn practice into play, helping students develop number sense, fluency, and confidence in a joyful and engaging way.
Hands-on learning builds deeper understanding and these resources will make a lasting difference for my students. With your support, my first graders will have the tools they need to build strong math foundations while having fun along the way!
Half 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
hand2mind Mini 20-Bead Wooden Rekenrek Class Set, Number Rack for Kids, Abacus for Kids Math, Counting Beads, Math Counters, Educational Toys for Elementary Kids, Math Manipulatives (Set of 25)
• Amazon Business
$82.89
1
$82.89
Proof! Math Game - Fast Paced Mental Math Magic - Teachers' Choice Award Winning Educational Game, Ages 9+
• Amazon Business
$17.09
1
$17.09
PlayMonster Farkle (2019 Edition)
• Amazon Business
$12.72
1
$12.72
Lohoee 60Pcs Foam Dice,Bulk Foam Teach Cubes Dice,Small Square Blocks with Number Dots for Math Teaching Classroom Board Games Party Favor Supplies (0.79 Inch,6 Colors)
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
ThinkFun Math Dice - Elementary - Kids
• School Specialty
$9.52
1
$9.52
Materials cost
$132.21
Vendor shipping charges
$0.95
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$1.98
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$165.14
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$29.14
Total project goal
$194.28
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$194.28
1 Donor
-$97.14
Donations toward project cost
-$82.57
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$14.57
match offer
-$97.14
Match offer toward project cost
-$82.57
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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