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Mrs. Hernandez Tomatan from Palm Springs CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands-On Math: Engaging Manipulatives for Every Learner!

Help me give my students math manipulatives to improve their conceptual understanding of math.

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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 Project

Welcome to our classroom, where learning math is an adventure! We are on a mission to make math fun, interactive, and accessible to all students, and we need your help to achieve this goal!

Research shows that hands-on learning through manipulatives significantly enhances students' understanding of mathematical concepts.

However, our classroom is currently lacking the resources needed to provide these essential tools for every child.

By supporting our project, you'll provide our students with a diverse set of math manipulatives, from counters to interlocking counting cubes, and algebra tiles. These manipulatives will allow students to explore abstract concepts in a concrete, tangible way, making learning more engaging and effective for visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners alike.

With these manipulatives, we can turn abstract ideas one-step equations and combining like terms into hands-on experiences that spark curiosity and deepen understanding.

Your donation, no matter the size, will directly impact the learning journey of our students. Together, we can empower every child to excel in math and develop a lifelong love for learning.

Thank you for considering supporting our classroom. Your generosity will make a real difference in the lives of these mathematicians!

Mrs. Hernandez Tomatan
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Learning Resources Algebra Tile Class Sets 30/Set (LER7547) • Staples $91.66 1 $91.66
hand2mind Interlocking UniLink Math Linking Cubes, Plastic Cubes, Color Sorting, Connecting Cubes, Math Manipulatives, Counting Cubes for Kids Math, Math Cubes, Counters for Kids Math (Set of 500) • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
ZOOFOX 6 Pack Plastic Lidded Storage Bins, 6 Quart Plastic Storage Containers with Lids, Stackable Latching Boxes for Organizing • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
48 Pieces Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Eraser Office Erasers Bone Shaped Dry Erasers Fit for School, Home and Office, Red, Yellow, Blue and Green • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Learning Resources Transparent Counters - 250 Pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $5.39 1 $5.39

Materials cost

$193.02

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $17.66

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$243.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.98

Total project goal

$286.56

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Total project goal

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 $286.56

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