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Mrs. Kitchel from Laveen, AZ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Kitchel's classroom raised $309

Magnetic Math Magic

Help me give my students math bingo games and math visuals to reference.

This project expired on August 27, 2025.

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Mrs. Kitchel Laveen Leadership Academy at Cheatham Farms
Laveen, AZ Grades 3-5

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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

As a teacher, incorporating magnetic visuals and a math bingo set into lessons provides numerous advantages that enhance student engagement, understanding, and retention.

Magnetic visuals are particularly effective for illustrating abstract ideas in a hands-on, interactive way.

Math often involves concepts like fractions, geometry, and algebra that can be difficult for students to grasp. These visuals cater to both visual and kinesthetic learners, ensuring that students who learn best through seeing or doing can fully engage with the lesson. The interactive nature of magnetic tools helps keep students involved and focused, which is essential for maintaining their attention and motivation during lessons.

Similarly, Math Bingo adds an element of fun and competition to learning. The game requires students to solve math problems to fill out their Bingo cards, and the excitement of completing a card or winning creates a sense of accomplishment and encourages active participation.

Overall, magnetic visuals and math bingo create a dynamic and interactive learning environment that enhances student participation, understanding, and motivation in math.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

100 students impacted 5 donors
Mrs. Kitchel Laveen Leadership Academy at Cheatham Farms Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Laveen, AZ 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

100 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Math Bingo Library - Gr. 3-5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $82.99 1 $82.99
Lakeshore Giant Magnetic Graph & Array Chart • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
29 PCS Display Magnetic Place Value Set - Place Value Manipulatives, Place Value Magnets, Magnetic Place Value, Magnetic Base 10, Magnetic Math Manipulatives, Base Ten Manipulatives - Simply Magic • Amazon Business $25.77 1 $25.77
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
Learning Resources Magnetic Algebra Tiles, Algebraic Math Skills, Magnets for Any Magnetic Surface, 72 Piece Set, Ages 11+ • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
11 Pack Math Sign Magnetic Teacher Tools- Greater Than and Less Than Plus Minus Equal to Multiplication Division Teacher Magnets Animal Math Magnets for School Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49
Lakeshore Magnetic Coins • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.99 1 $8.99
Lakeshore Magnetic Bills • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$207.68

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.55

Sales tax

 $14.85

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$262.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.27

Total project goal

$308.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $308.47

2 Donors

-$152.03

Donations toward project cost

-$132.98

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.05

match offer

-$152.02

Match offer toward project cost

-$129.22

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.80

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.42

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 $0.00

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