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Mrs. Cheney from Palmdale, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Math Independence: Task Boxes for Special Learners

Help me give my students hands-on math task boxes with a laminator, storage, flash cards, magnetic fraction strips, and cardstock to build their skills and independence.

  • $269 goal

This project expired on September 1, 2025.

This project expired on September 1, 2025.

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My Project

My students are vibrant, curious learners who thrive when given structured, hands-on learning opportunities. In our special education classroom, individualized instruction and differentiated materials are key to student success. To support their growth in math, I’m creating task boxes filled with engaging, interactive activities tailored to each student’s skill level. These boxes will help reinforce foundational math skills like fact fluency through repetition and independent practice.

These task boxes will not only provide individualized learning opportunities, but also help my students take ownership of their learning, feel successful, and grow their math skills at their own pace.

To build and maintain the boxes, we need essential supplies: a laminator and pouches to make materials durable and reusable, storage boxes to organize the activities by skill level, and cardstock to print high-quality activities. Math fact flash cards will support automaticity basic math facts, while magnetic fraction strips will provide visual, tactile tools to build a concrete understanding of fractions—something many of my students struggle with. These materials will create a structured, low-stress way for students to practice skills daily, fostering independence and confidence in math.

Your support will help us turn our classroom into a more engaging and accessible learning environment. Thank you for helping us create meaningful learning experiences that meet students where they are and help them move forward with pride.

Mrs. Cheney Summerwind Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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

35 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scotch Thermal Laminator with 20 Letter Size Pouches, Ideal for Teachers, Small Offices, or Home (TL1302XVP) • Amazon Business $58.94 1 $58.94
Think Tank Scholar Triangle Math 752 Equations, All Facts 0-12 Box Set Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division Flash Cards: Kindergarten, 1ST, 2ND, 3RD, 4TH, 5TH, 6TH Grade - Has Three Corners • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
SUNMAIO 4x6in photo storage box, photo cases and craft keeper with handle 16 inner cases,greeting cards organizer kit for Holiday Birthday Cards Photos, Crafts, Scrapbooking(Rainbow Color) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Phomemo D30 Mini Label Maker - Inkless Thermal Portable Bluetooth Label Printer with Tape with 1000+ Templates, Organized Zones for Home, Office, School, Store, Pantry, Green • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Sooez 24pcs Super Large Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags, B4 Pencil Pouch Bulk with Label Pocket, Waterproof Organizers for Board Game Storage, File Bags for School, Travel & Office, 15.62x11.2”, 12 Colors • Amazon Business $18.98 1 $18.98
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock,"Frosty" 5-Color Assortment, 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" (91689) • Amazon Business $18.49 1 $18.49
Toddmomy 1 Set Magnetic Fraction Tile Montessori Math Materials for Kids to Learn Fraction Equivalence Math Manipulatives 4th Grade Fraction • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$179.37

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $16.41

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$228.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.32

Total project goal

$268.79

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