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Ms. Carolyn from Portland, ME is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands-On Engaging Tools For Learning

Help me give my students a variety of manipulatives to use in our classroom to facilitate hands-on learning by engaging them in interactive activities that develop their cognitive and motor skills.

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My Project

Manipulatives are invaluable in preschool education as they provide a tactile,interactive approach to learning. These tools engage young children in hands-on learning. Children build, create, and learn to share using them.

By manipulating objects, children develop fine motor skills, problem solving abilities, and spatial awareness.

Manipulatives also support diverse learning styles and help make abstract ideas more concrete. Their use encourages exploration and curiosity, fostering a love for learning from an early age. This sets the foundation for a strong educational journey.

Thank you in advance for your support of our classroom.

Ms. Carolyn Howard C Reiche Community School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

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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Portland, ME View local requests

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

16 students impacted 8donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
MAGNA-QUBIX 85-PIECE Magnetic Construction Set, The ORIGINAL Magnetic Building Brand • Amazon Business $68.28 1 $68.28
Childcraft Young Manipulative Brix, Assorted Colors, Set of 18 - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $54.97 1 $54.97
Kaplan Early Learning BendiBeads - Natural - Set of 12 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $53.96 1 $53.96
Jenaai 120 Pcs Star Stem Building Toys Plastic Connector Blocks for Teenagers with Tote Kindergarten and Preschool Table Preschool Manipulatives Sets Gift for Daughter and Son • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
Childcraft Manipulative Magic Brix, Assorted Colors, Set of 72 - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $43.72 1 $43.72
Createon MAGNA-TILES - Eric Carle Brown Bear, What Do You See? • Kaplan Early Learning Company $42.26 1 $42.26
CreateOn Magna-Tiles The Very Hungry Caterpillar Toys, Magnetic Building Toys from The World of Eric Carle Books, Educational Magnetic Tiles Toys for Ages 3+, 16 Pieces • Amazon Business $34.95 1 $34.95
Guidecraft Interlox Discs Building Set, Ages 2+, Set of 96 - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $31.94 1 $31.94
MAGNA-TILES XTRAS: Roads 12 Piece Magnetic Construction Set, The ORIGINAL Magnetic Building Brand • Amazon Business $29.22 1 $29.22
48 Piece Suction Cup Toys Construction Set - Silicone Building Blocks DIY Fun Bath Toys for Kids Ages 1-3, Toddler Travel Toys, Darts Sucker Toys with Toddler Road Trip Essentials • Amazon Business $20.59 1 $20.59
MAGNA-TILES Polygons 8-Piece Expansion Magnetic Construction Set, The ORIGINAL Magnetic Building Brand • Amazon Business $19.87 1 $19.87
Chichalk Clip Connect 120 Piece Building Blocks | Diameter 1.26", STEM Building Toys Set Kindergarten Math Manipulatives for Kids Boys Girls, Educational Preschool Toys Activities Homeschool Supplies • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

Materials cost

$466.73

Vendor shipping charges

 $13.06

Sales tax

 $23.34

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$540.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$95.32

Total project goal

$635.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $635.45

5 Donors

-$394.66

Donations toward project cost

-$339.98

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$54.68

Matching donations from our partners

-$235.47

Match offers toward project cost

-$200.15

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.32

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.32

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