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Building Independent Mathematicians: Hands-On Montessori Math for Grades 3–5

Help me give my students hands-on Montessori math materials to build understanding of fractions, decimals, and multi-digit multiplication!

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Ms. Salzmann Pittsburgh Phillips Elementary School
Pittsburgh, PA Grades 3-5

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My students are hardworking, curious mathematicians who benefit from having opportunities to explore math in concrete, hands-on ways. In our grades 3–5 math learning support classroom, students work on a wide range of skills, from building foundational number sense to tackling more complex grade-level concepts. They need opportunities to see, touch, build, and explore mathematical ideas before moving toward solving problems independently with numbers and symbols.

These Montessori math materials will help my students make meaningful connections between what they see, what they build, and the mathematical concepts they are learning.

Fraction circles with additional denominators will allow students to explore fractions beyond tenths, compare fractional amounts, and develop a deeper understanding of equivalent fractions. Fraction Model Multipliers will give students a visual way to explore multiplying fractions by seeing how two fractional quantities overlap to create a product. A Montessori multiplication checkerboard and number tiles will help students understand place value and develop strategies for multiplying larger numbers.

Decimal fraction materials and a decimal board will extend our work with place value into tenths, hundredths, and decimal operations. Students will be able to represent quantities, investigate relationships between numbers, and connect concrete models to written mathematical work.

These materials will be used throughout the school year with students in grades 3–5, supporting both individual IEP goals and the mathematical concepts being taught in their grade-level curriculum. Because students learn at different instructional levels, having multiple ways to represent and explore a concept is essential. The same materials can be used for foundational skill development, guided practice, small-group instruction, and independent exploration.

My goal is to help every student become a more confident and independent mathematician who can think, talk about, and show their mathematical understanding. Thank you for helping make these meaningful hands-on learning experiences possible!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

25 students impacted
Ms. Salzmann Pittsburgh Phillips Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Pittsburgh, PA 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

25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Quilted Checkerboard Mat • Montessori Services $85.00 1 $85.00
penepico Premium Montessori Cut-Out Fraction Circles 11 to 20 – 10 Fraction Circles Divided into Equal Parts 11-20, with Beechwood Storage Box, Advanced Fraction Math Material for Kids 6-12 • Amazon Business $61.42 1 $61.42
Decimal Fraction Exercise • Kid Advance Montessori $41.99 1 $41.99
EAI Education Fraction Model Multipliers • Amazon Business $23.70 1 $23.70
Number Tiles • Kid Advance Montessori $21.99 1 $21.99
Decimal Fraction Board • Kid Advance Montessori $15.99 1 $15.99

Materials cost

$250.09

Vendor shipping charges

 $32.98

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$316.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.91

Total project goal

$372.73

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