Help me give my students counters needed to make them proficient in math by building foundational concepts and skills.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Lucas's classroom raised $404
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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 Students
My students are SPECIAL! They are loving children in the truest sense. They show kindness to one another multiple times a day on a daily basis. Sometimes, like most children (or people for that matter) need a gentle reminder or a little nudge to help them make powerful choices in their learning experiences. They are enthusiastic learners who get easily excited about school, especially when learning tools are involved. I brag about my students in the way that a proud parent brags about their children.
Our class is very unique and special because they have such an eagerness for learning.
They become overly excited when new books are added to our existing collection of classroom library, or when scented crayons and markers, or new pencils are included in their tool kits. Since my students love learning and enjoy using new tools I am constantly looking to add new ideas and materials into our classroom. By nurturing their excitement I know I can help grow our future leaders.
My Project
Counting matters! My students need opportunities to count items in order to develop efficient strategies to use when counting and to develop a strong base in number sense. Having a strong foundation in number sense will best prepare them for future math challenges in more advanced math such as algebra and calculus. More importantly, having confidence in math will inspire some to seek engineering jobs that require proficiency in math. Often times I hear my students, especially the girls declare that they are not "good" at math. By providing many counting opportunities and sustaining encouragement, I can dismantle the perpetuation of negative stereotypes.
By having items that the children can count they will be given the chance to sort items based on size, color, or any characteristic and make a decision on how to group them when counting.
If they have items that are readily available and that look inviting they will be motivated to count collections and develop their number sense skills.
More than 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
Learning Resources Mini-Dino Counters, Set of 108
• Amazon Business
$18.81
2
$37.62
Building Blocks Set for Preschool, Toddlers and Kids of All Ages STEM Educational Toy
• Amazon Business
$28.99
1
$28.99
School Smart Storage Box with Lid, 11 x 6 x 16 Inches, Blue
• Amazon Business
$11.70
2
$23.40
Childcraft School Smart Storage Box with Lid, 11 x 6 x 16 Inches, Plastic, Yellow - 276844
• Amazon Business
$11.08
2
$22.16
Childcraft Storage Box with Lid - 16 x 11 x 6 inches - Red
• Amazon Business
$10.27
2
$20.54
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), Assorted Colors, 24 Count
• Amazon Business
$19.98
1
$19.98
Learning Resources Farm Animal Counters, 10 Different Animals, Set of 60, Ages 3+
• Amazon Business
$18.59
1
$18.59
Didax Educational Resources Sea Creature Counters, 84
• Amazon Business
$18.04
1
$18.04
Learning Resources Mini Motors Counting and Sorting Fun Set, Early Math Skill, Set of 72, Ages 3+
• Amazon Business
$17.19
1
$17.19
EOOUT 24Pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch Document Bag, Plastic Zip File Folders, Letter Size/A4 Size, for Office Supplies, Travel Storage, 8 Colors
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
VIAHART Brain Flakes 500 Piece Interlocking Plastic Disc Set | A Creative and Educational Alternative to Building Blocks | Tested for Children's Safety | A Great STEM Toy for Both Boys and Girls!
• Amazon Business
$14.98
1
$14.98
S&S Worldwide Farm Animal Counters (Set of 72)
• Amazon Business
$13.99
1
$13.99
Pencils Pre-sharpened No. 2 144/box 12 Boxes of 12 New Improved Eraser
• Amazon Business
$12.28
1
$12.28
Funcorn Toys Ocean Sea Animal, 52 Pack Assorted Mini Vinyl Plastic Animal Toy Set, Realistic Under The Sea Life Figure Bath Toy for Child Educational Party Cake Cupcake Topper,Octopus Shark Otter
• Amazon Business
$11.48
1
$11.48
Jovitec 100 Pieces Mini Erasers Assortment, Colorful Cake, Digital and Animal Assorted Eraser Mini Novelty Erasers for Party Favors, Homework Rewards, Gift Filling (Style 2, 100 Pieces)
• Amazon Business
$7.59
1
$7.59
Materials cost
$282.82
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$25.88
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.24
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$342.94
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$60.52
Total project goal
$403.46
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$403.46
1 Donor
-$171.47
Donations toward project cost
-$171.47
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$0.00
match offer
-$201.73
Match offer toward project cost
-$171.47
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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