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Ms. Alondra from E Palo Alto CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Counting Fun Galore

Help me give my students a hands-on math experience with magnetic chips, counting peg boards, counting boxes, and colorful counting bears, fostering a love for numbers and learning.

  • 2 donors
  • $999 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

In my classroom, there's a palpable excitement for learning that fills the air. But to keep that excitement alive and thriving, I need your helping hand. Let's dive into how these specific items can truly make a difference in my students' learning journey.

Picture this: giggles and gasps of excitement as my students dive into hands-on math activities with magnetic bingo chips, counting peg boards, counting boxes, and colorful counting bears.

These aren't just tools; they're magic wands that transform abstract math concepts into tangible, graspable knowledge. With the magnetic bingo chips, my students can participate in lively group activities, turning math into a team sport of sorts. The counting peg board and boxes offer a tactile experience, turning numbers into something they can touch, move, and manipulate.

My goals for this project are simple yet profound. I want to create a classroom where learning isn't a chore but an adventure, where every student feels valued, heard, and capable of achieving their dreams. Beyond math skills, I want to nurture their curiosity, resilience, and sense of wonder about the world around them.

And as for what makes my students special? It's everything—their laughter, their unique perspectives, their quirks, and their dreams. They're not just students; they're individuals with stories, hopes, and aspirations. Together, with your support, we can create a learning environment where each and every one of them can thrive and shine bright. So, let's join forces and make magic happen in the classroom!

Ms. Alondra
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Counting Boxes - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $299.00 1 $299.00
Excellerations Math Manipulatives Set of 128 Mini Dinosaur Counters 1-1/2 inches -2 inches, STEM Educational Toys for Mathematics, Preschool (Item # DNCT1) • Amazon Business $24.27 4 $97.08
MR CHIPS Magnetic Bingo Chips with Metal Edge 3/4 Inch – 1001 Upgraded Pieces Assorted Transparent Bingo Chips - Available in 7 Colors in A Reusable Storage Bag • Amazon Business $22.99 4 $91.96
Edx Education Fruit Counters - Set of 108 - Early Math Manipulative for Kids - Teach Beginner Addition and Subtraction - Build Counting, Sorting and Language Skills • Amazon Business $20.89 4 $83.56
Edx Education Aquatic Counters - Set of 84 - Early Math Manipulative for Kids - Teach Beginner Addition and Subtraction - Build Counting, Sorting and Language Skills, Multi • Amazon Business $20.14 4 $80.56
XINHUIDALSQ 90 Pieces Colored Counting Bears 0.62 Inch Rainbow Counting Bears Set 9 Colors Mini Plastic Bears Math Manipulatives for Toddlers Suitable for Ages 3+ Kids • Amazon Business $6.88 6 $41.28
Counting Peg Board | Montessori Math and Numbers for Kids | Wooden Math Manipulatives Materials • Amazon Business $32.95 1 $32.95

Materials cost

$726.39

Vendor shipping charges

$14.95

Sales tax

$66.46

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$848.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.77

Total project goal

$998.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$998.47

1 Donor

-$499.23

Donations toward project cost

-$424.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.88

match offer

-$499.24

Match offer toward project cost

-$424.35

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.89

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$0.00

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