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Learning Manipulatives

Help me give my students math manipulatives, phonics tools, phonics flash cards, and more.

$513 goal

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

Studies show that kids learn best when they become responsible for their own learning. Think about how much scholars will learn because they can use these manipulatives to grasp new concepts, solve problems, or explain their learning to a friend.

Scholars need manipulatives like shapes, pattern blocks, and letters to make abstract concepts concrete, hands-on, and easy to understand.

Using manipulatives during instruction (to learn how to spell words or solve math problems) will increase achievement, engagement and understanding. All scholars, especially those that may need additional support, will have the resources they need in order to be successful.

Ms. Musick

Grades PreK-2

Great Lakes Academy Charter School

Chicago, IL

Illinois

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will reach 30 students.

3 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

hand2mind Number Paths, Rekenrek Color-Coded Number Line, Teacher Supplies, School Supplies, Math Manipulatives, Classroom Supplies For Teachers Elementary, Kindergarten Homeschool Supplies (Set of 6) • Amazon Business $22.29 5 $111.45

Gamenote Classroom Magnetic Alphabet Letters Kit 234 Pcs with Double - Side Magnet Board - Foam Alphabet Letters for Preschool Kids Toddler Spelling and Learning Colorful • Amazon Business $25.99 2 $51.98

2-in-1 Phonics Flash Cards with Phonetic Word Column List - Teaches Reading with 900+ Phonics Rhyming Words - Short & Long Vowel, Blends, Diagraph and Word Endings - Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1 • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99

edxeducation Mini Geometric Solids - Set of 40 - 3D Shapes for Math & Geometry - Multicolored Math Manipulatives For Kids - 10 Different Shapes • Amazon Business $12.48 4 $49.92

kindersee Math Foam Blocks Educational Toys, Including Math Manipulatives, Balanced Stacking, Memory Training, Unique Number Blocks for Math, Ages 3 and up as Gifts, Party Games, Education • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98

Richardy CVC Flashcards Short Vowel Word Cards CVC Beginning Phonics Word Builders Toddler Learning Toys 4.3 X 3 Inch 126 Cards… • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99

45 Pieces Star Smile Face Stress Balls Mini Star Foam Balls Smile Funny Face Toys Relief Star Smile Balls for School Carnival Reward Student Prizes Party Favor Toy, 5 Colors (45 Pieces) • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99

hand2mind Foam Pattern Blocks for Kids, Color Pattern Blocks, Foam Shapes, Geometric Shapes for Kids, Pattern Play, Create and Play Pattern Blocks, Learning Shapes, Kindergarten Math (Set of 100) • Amazon Business $9.29 2 $18.58

hand2mind Manipulite 3 Color Dot Dice, 5/8", Set of 72 • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69

Junior Learning Rainbow CVC Objects • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99

Evan-Moor® Learning Line Flashcards: Addition and Subtraction Facts to 10, Grade 1+ (Age 5+) (Flashcards: Math) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost			$399.55
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$5.99
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$435.54
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$76.86
Total project goal			$512.40
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$512.40
3 Donors			-$509.75
Donations toward project cost			-$435.54
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$74.21
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$2.65
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Learning Manipulatives

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

My Project

Equity Focus

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Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

How we calculate what's needed

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Give back to your community

Project Activity

Project Activity

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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