Help me give my students manipulatives that will support hands-on learning, boost engagement during whole group instruction, and provide opportunities for exploration during Fun Friday.
$735 goal
This project expired on July 19, 2025.
This project expired on July 19, 2025.
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
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
I love how my students engage in conversations, share laughs, and eagerly embrace learning life skills. It’s such a joy to see them grow and develop, and I truly enjoy building those meaningful connections with them. To make their learning even more memorable, I love incorporating art supplies at the end of a science unit, allowing students to create something that reflects what they've learned. Not only does this make the material more tangible, but it also gives them a fun, creative way to remember the concepts and celebrate their hard work.
The manipulatives will provide hands-on learning experiences that will help them understand and practice important concepts.
By incorporating them into whole group instruction, I can create an engaging environment that sparks their excitement for learning. Additionally, during Fun Friday, they will have the opportunity to explore these resources in a more relaxed setting, reinforcing the skills they’ve learned throughout the week and using art supplies to create a visual representation of their science journey, making it something they can enjoy and remember for a long time.
More than a third 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
65 students impacted
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Bulk Headphones for Classroom, 24 Pack Durable School Wired Headphones for Students. Teacher Must Haves Supplies from Elementary to College (Black)
• Amazon Business
$137.99
1
$137.99
Bulk Headphones for Classroom, 12 Pack Durable Wired School Headphones for Students. Teacher Must Haves Supplies from Elementary to College (Black Color)
• Amazon Business
$75.99
1
$75.99
Westcott 18'' TrimAir Wood Guillotine Paper Cutter & Paper Trimmer, 30 Sheet (15108)
• Amazon Business
$60.41
1
$60.41
X-ACTO SchoolPro Electric Pencil Sharpener, Black - Heavy Duty
• School Specialty
Crayola Colored Drawing Chalk - Assorted Colors, Set of 12
• Blick Art Materials
$2.59
10
$25.90
Regal Games - Reversible Wooden Board for Chess, Checkers & Tic-Tac-Toe - 24 Interlocking Wooden Checkers and 32 Standard Chess Pieces - for Age 8 to Adult for Family Fun
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
General's MultiPastel Compressed Chalk Set - Gray Tones, Set of 4
• Blick Art Materials
$5.18
3
$15.54
Pressman Checkers -- Classic Game With Folding Board and Interlocking Checkers ,5"
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Crayola Anti-Dust Chalkboard Chalk White 12/Box (50-1402)
• Staples
$1.04
6
$6.24
Materials cost
$522.59
Vendor shipping charges
$15.95
Sales tax
$47.82
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.84
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$624.20
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$110.15
Total project goal
$734.35
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