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Counting on Success: Mastering Math Through Hands-On Counters

Help me give my students an inspirational art area and protect my carpeting from messes by providing a rug. The classroom needs additional counters and manipulatives.

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Counters are versatile tools that help students understand mathematical concepts by providing a tactile, visual way to explore numbers and operations. Here’s how students use them to enhance their learning:

Counting and Number Sense: Students use counters to count objects, which helps them grasp the concept of quantity and develop number sense.

They can count out a set number of counters to understand one-to-one correspondence and the concept of more and less.

Addition and Subtraction: Counters can be used to physically model addition and subtraction problems. For example, to solve 5 + 3, students can place 5 counters on a mat, then add 3 more counters, and count the total. Similarly, for subtraction, they can start with a larger number of counters and remove a specified number to find the difference.

Place Value: Counters can be grouped into tens and ones to help students understand place value. By arranging counters in groups of ten, students can visually and physically see how numbers are composed of tens and ones, aiding in the understanding of numbers up to 100 and beyond.

Patterns: Counters can be used to explore patterns by arranging them in various sequences or shapes. Students can use counters to investigate and extend patterns.

By manipulating counters, students engage in hands-on learning that helps solidify their understanding of abstract mathematical concepts through concrete, visual experiences.

Mrs. Potter Scott Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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More than a third 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Schoolgirl Style Just Teach Rainbow Polka Dots Carpet, 5 Feet x 7 Feet 6 Inches, White - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $143.21 1 $143.21
3M Laminator Kit With Every Size Laminating Pouch • Amazon Business $66.34 1 $66.34
Pacific Play Tents Fun Tube Tunnel, Blue - Nylon - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler - Durable • School Specialty $48.97 1 $48.97
Abilitations Henry the Weighted Husky, 3 Pounds • School Specialty $42.29 1 $42.29
Lakeshore Vehicle Counters • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Dinosaur Counters • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Learning Resources Recordable Answer Buzzers - Set of 4, Ages 3+ | Pre-K Personalized Sound Buzzers, Recordable Buttons, Game Show Buzzers, Perfect for Family Game and Trivia Nights • Amazon Business $16.24 1 $16.24
Solobo Toys: UPPERCASE Alphabet Puzzle (lightweight, wooden puzzle for preschool kindergarten elementary; tactile abc learning tools) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
Mr. Pen- Color Coding Labels, 1008pcs, Assorted Colors, ¾” Dot Stickers, Round Stickers, Color Dots Stickers, Colored Sticker Dots, Dot Labels, Colored Stickers, Circle Stickers, Circle Sticker Labels • Amazon Business $4.84 2 $9.68
Dacefloy Magnetic Bingo Set -100 PCS Multicolour Metal Ringed Chips/Plastic Poker Tokens/Markers/Math Counting/Science Exploration/STEM Kit/Family Game Nights • Amazon Business $7.49 1 $7.49
PARLAIM 1050 PCS Color Coding Labels Circle Dot Stickers,10 Color Style Colorful Coding Label Sticker for Office,Student Classroom • Amazon Business $5.29 1 $5.29

Materials cost

$415.49

Vendor shipping charges

 $55.09

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$506.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.44

Total project goal

$596.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $596.25

1 Donor

-$596.25

Donations toward project cost

-$506.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$89.44

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