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Ms. Garrison from Arp, TX is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Garrison's classroom raised $980

Hands-on Math, Minds-on Learning.

Help me give my students a more hands on approach to Math. Hands on is the best way to keep the students engaged in learning. I am looking forward to getting them into the hands of my students.

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Ms. Garrison Arp Elementary School
Arp, TX Grades 3-5

My Project

I love to see my kids engaged in learning. With technology so prevalent in their lives, I like to offer hands-on activities and games as much as possible in addition to technology. For some kids, learning is less intimidating when having manipulatives and playing games. My goal is to add these amazing math resources to my classroom to use on a daily basis to keep my kids engaged in the learning process and show them that Math isn’t something to fear and that Math can be fun. I can’t wait to see the growth and success of my students and they combine what they know with hands-on experiences.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

72 students impacted 4 donors
Ms. Garrison Arp Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Arp, TX 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

72 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Math Folder Game Libraries - Gr. 4-5 - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $159.00 1 $159.00
Ticonderoga© Presharpened No. 2 Pencils - Set of 30 • Nasco $8.72 10 $87.20
Pentel Hi-Polymer Cap Eraser White 50/Pack (ZEH02BP50) • Staples $6.54 10 $65.40
Lakeshore Bridge the Gap! Math Practice Cards - Gr. 5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Building Math Skills Write & Wipe Boards - Gr. 3-5 - Set of 30 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Build & Learn Geometric Shapes Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
6 Pieces Washable Microfiber Shag Dry Erase Board Eraser Microfiber Shag Whiteboard Eraser for Dry Erase Markers, Chalk, School, Home and Office (Gray, Blue, Pink) • Amazon Business $9.99 4 $39.96
12 Inch Heavy Duty Spinning Prize Wheel - 10 Slots Color Tabletop Roulette Spinner of Fortune Spin The with Dry Erase Marker and Eraser Win Game for Trade Show, Carnival • Amazon Business $33.13 1 $33.13
Lakeshore Magnetic Write & Wipe Organization Charts • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Pop to Win! Math Game - Gr. 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Pop to Win! Math Game - Gr. 5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
KTRIO Laminating Sheets, Hold 8.5 x 11 inch Sheets 300 Pack, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminate Pouches 9 x 11.5 inch Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size, School & Office • Amazon Business $29.39 1 $29.39
Lakeshore Division Tower of Math Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Lakeshore Multiplication Tower of Math Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062) • Staples $21.38 1 $21.38
Learning Resources Answer Buzzers - Set of 4, Ages 3+, Assorted Colored Buzzers, Game Show Buzzers, Perfect for Family Game and Trivia Nights, for Kids • Amazon Business $19.29 1 $19.29
Hasbro Gaming Battleship with Planes | 2-Player Strategy Board Games for Kids | Easter Gifts for Boys & Girls | Ages 7+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Staples Standard Weight Sheet Protector 8.5 x 11 Clear 200/Box (10525) • Staples $13.31 1 $13.31
Fraction War Fun Math Game to Learn, Compare and Simplify Fractions for 2nd to 5th Grade (1 Pack) - Standard Edition • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Organization Pocket Chart, Wall File Organizer Folder with 5 File Pockets, 5 Dry-Erase Name Cards Plus 2 Over Door Hooks, 14 X 28 inch • Amazon Business $8.90 1 $8.90
Math Adventures - The Multiplying Menace Divides - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83

Materials cost

$769.69

Vendor shipping charges

 $20.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$832.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$146.86

Total project goal

$979.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $979.05

3 Donors

-$466.95

Donations toward project cost

-$416.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.85

match offer

-$489.52

Match offer toward project cost

-$416.09

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.43

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.58

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