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Mrs. Morss from Great Falls, MT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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First Grade Manipulatives

Help me give my students math manipulatives because they are vital tools in a first-grade classroom.

  • $337 goal

This project expired on September 28, 2025.

This project expired on September 28, 2025.

My Project

Math manipulatives are vital tools in a first-grade classroom because they help young learners develop a concrete understanding of abstract math concepts. At this age, students learn best through hands-on experiences. Manipulatives—like counting cubes, base-ten blocks, number lines, and pattern tiles—allow them to physically explore numbers, patterns, and operations.

These tools support diverse learning styles, especially for visual and kinesthetic learners, and promote mathematical thinking through active problem-solving.

They also help build a strong foundation in key skills such as counting, addition, subtraction, place value, and understanding part-whole relationships.

Using manipulatives enhances engagement, encourages collaboration, and supports differentiated instruction by making math accessible to all learners. Overall, they bridge the gap between concrete experiences and abstract reasoning, setting students up for long-term success in mathematics.

Mrs. Morss Lincoln 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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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

24 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hand2Mind Math Tools Small Group Set, Grades K-1 - Toddler • School Specialty $153.97 1 $153.97
Torlam 131 PCS Base Ten Blocks for Math - Place Value Blocks, Plastic Base 10 Math Manipulatives 1st Grade, Math Counters, Math Cubes, Counting Cubes for Kids Math (Upgraded Version) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
TOYLI 100 Piece Linking Cubes Set, Counting Blocks, STEM, Connecting Blocks, Math Manipulatives, Educational Toys for 5 Year Old • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Take Home Versatile Math Manipulatives Kit for Kids Grade K-3,With Ten-Frames,Base Ten Blocks,Math Counters,Number Line,120 Number Chart,Pattern Blocks,Homeschool Supplies (Develops Early Math Skills) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Magnetic Ten-Frame Set - Math Manipulatives Games for Elementary Kindergarten, 6 Ten Frames & 66 Magnetic Math Counters Toys for Boy & Girls, Fun Children's Gift STEM Learning Educational Number Toy • Amazon Business $16.49 1 $16.49

Materials cost

$237.43

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.40

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$286.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.54

Total project goal

$336.93

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