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Mrs. Fraas from Winston Salem, NC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning Their Way: Manipulatives That Spark Curiosity

Help me give my students learn using manipulatives the pique their own unique interests

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Fraas's classroom raised $211

This project is fully funded

My Project

My goal is to create a classroom environment where every child feels excited to learn and has the tools to succeed. I want to help my students develop critical foundational skills in math, literacy, and problem-solving while fostering creativity and curiosity. By incorporating these manipulatives, I aim to meet each child where they are, making abstract concepts easier to understand and encouraging active participation.

The items I’m requesting will provide my students with engaging, hands-on tools that make learning tangible and fun.

The Lock and Key Counting Toys and 75 PCS Magnetic Number Bonds Set will help develop crucial math skills, including counting, number sense, and understanding number bonds, through interactive play. The Skoolzy 26 Cars ABC Alphabet Learning Toys with a 15-Piece Felt Track and Kids Wooden Number Block Toys will blend literacy and numeracy with motor skill development, helping students explore letters, sounds, and numbers in a meaningful way.

My students are a truly remarkable group of learners. They are creative, curious, and full of energy, each bringing a unique spark to the classroom. They come from diverse backgrounds and have a wide range of interests, from animals and sports to art and science. What makes them truly special is their eagerness to learn and their resilience in overcoming challenges. They inspire me every day with their ability to thrive when given opportunities to connect their learning to the things they love.

Mrs. Fraas Griffith Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Winston Salem, NC View local requests

Nearly all 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

20 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
YYDeek Montessori Toys for 3 Year Old, Preschool Activities Toys Games for Toddler, Lock and Key Counting Toys for Toddlers, Math Manipulatives for Preschool Kindergarten Alphabet Learning • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
75 PCS Magnetic Number Bonds Set - Magnetic Numbers for Whiteboard, Number Bonds Games, Magnetic Number Line, Math Aids Accessories Supplies for Classroom, Magnetic Math Manipulatives - Simply Magic • Amazon Business $25.47 1 $25.47
Skoolzy 26 Cars ABC Alphabet Learning Toys with 15 Piece Felt Track, Manipulatives for Preschoolers, Educational Toys, Car Toys for Kids, Sensory Activities for Toddlers, Classroom Must Haves • Amazon Business $21.75 1 $21.75
Lydaz Montessori Math Manipulatives Toys, Kids Wooden Number Block Toys, Kindergarten Learning Education Toy, Classroom Must Haves, STEM Counting Preschool Toy Gift for Toddler Boy Girl 1 2 3 4 Years • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Constructive Playthings Translucent Pattern Blocks, Light Table Manipulatives, STEM Toys, Sensory Play, Create, Build and Design, Color Exploration, Set of 147 Blocks, Toys for Kids 3 Years and Up • Amazon Business $18.35 1 $18.35
Skoolzy Alpha Tracks Unicorn Toys for Girls Age 4-6, Alphabet Learning Toys, ABC Toys for Kids Ages 3-5, Animal Puzzle Games. Fairy Lovers Letters Matching Montessori Toy for Girls, 41 Pc Gift • Amazon Business $16.79 1 $16.79

Materials cost

$136.34

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$10.63

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$179.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.59

Total project goal

$210.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$210.61

2 Donors

-$210.61

Donations toward project cost

-$179.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.59

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$0.00

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