Hands-On Heroes: Empowering Learning Adventures With Manipulatives!
Help me give my students a fun way to learn their letters through manipulatives.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Davis's classroom raised $165
This project is fully funded
My Project
As a first-year teacher embarking on the journey of educating young minds, I find myself facing the challenges that many educators encounter at the beginning of their careers. Joining the teaching profession in the middle of the school year presents a unique set of obstacles, and the scarcity of resources further compounds the difficulties. In my quest to provide the best possible education for my students, I have turned to DonorsChoose to seek support for acquiring learning manipulatives.
Learning manipulatives, hands-on teaching tools, have proven to be indispensable in fostering a deeper understanding of various concepts across different subjects.
These tangible objects not only engage students on a multisensory level but also provide a bridge between abstract ideas and concrete experiences. As a first-year teacher, I have witnessed firsthand the challenges students face in grasping complex concepts without the aid of manipulatives.
Every day is a learning experience, and your support through DonorsChoose would be a beacon of hope in my educational journey.
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Coogam Matching Letters Fine Motor Toy, 26 PCS Double-Sided ABC Dinosaur Alphabet Match Game with Uppercase Lowercase, Preschool Educational Montessori Learning Toys for Toddlers
• Amazon Business
$31.98
1
$31.98
Push Toy Pop Bubble Fidget Sensory Toys Push It Pop Fidget Toys Rainbow Keyboard Shape, Pop Silicone Popper Toy Anxiety Stress Reliever Relief Autism Learning Materials Game Gift for Kids (Macaron)
• Amazon Business
$7.98
2
$15.96
Materials cost
$107.92
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$1.62
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$139.54
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$24.62
Total project goal
$164.16
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$164.16
1 Donor
-$139.54
Donations toward project cost
-$139.54
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Davis and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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