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Ms. Killeen from El Cajon, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Maker Math and Maker Science

My students need manipulatives and building supplies to participate in hands on math and science lessons.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Killeen's classroom raised $344

This project is fully funded

My Students

The children of immigrants, or immigrants themselves- my students value hard work and the opportunities they have, but face many social, emotional, and economic challenges. Over half of them are English Learners and 90 percent come from low income families. Many have come to the United States fleeing intolerance or other hardships at home, and are now learning to live in a very diverse community.

My students are developing into reflective learners who seek out opportunities for action.

At our school, we have a focus on communication through writing and presentation literacy. They are learning to tell their own stories. And with such a wide range of experiences to share and to learn from, they have a lot of stories to tell.

My class is caring, curious, and motivated. They love team-building activities and practicing their leadership skills. They enjoy math, and the Zumba breaks that come afterwards. They get lost in stories and beg for one more chapter. They love using technology to develop research skills, and to share what they've learned. They are great at making do with limited resources, but have so much potential to achieve more, given the opportunity.

My Project

My students learn best when their brains and their bodies are engaged. While they listen to me teach a math or science lesson, their hands need to be busy modeling the concepts we are discussing.

Students take ownership of their learning when they play an active role during class time.

I recently bought a curriculum supplement for my math program called Maker Math. It outlines how to use materials such as unifix cubes, beads, legos, and counting chips to allow students to build and sort while they learn, helping them to visualize numbers and the relationships between them. Beads and pipe cleaners will become interactive number lines, uni-fix cubes with numbers written on them will help students internalize concepts such as place value and the order of operations, and legos of different sizes will let students manipulate fractional parts.

We also have a science curriculum supplement called Mystery Science, which proposes hands on experiments that students can do to help them discover science concepts. With the materials I've requested, students will be able to experience sound vibrations by making a paper cup telephone, use beads and rubber bands to demonstrate kinetic vs. potential energy, and make observations of different types of rocks.

Participating in hands on math and science lessons will increase my students' ability to problem solve, as they will be able to try multiple iterations of an idea without feeling like they messed up and need to erase. Math and science will become something they do, not just something they listen to.

Ms. Killeen Magnolia Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

El Cajon, CA 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
PP476 - Magnetic Display Shelves • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 36-Pack Case of Colors (Amazon Exclusive), Non-Toxic, Assorted Colors, 3-Ounce Cans • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Learning Resources Mathlink Cubes, Educational Counting Toy, Set of 100 Cubes • Amazon Business $8.16 3 $24.48
Learning Resources Hundred Number Board, Plastic • Amazon Business $21.89 1 $21.89
Wiz Dice Random Polyhedral Dice in Multiple Colors (100 + Pack) Bundle with Wiz Dice Pouch • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Learning Resources Classpack Geoboards, 7 Inches, Set of 10 • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Building Bricks - 500 Pc "Big Bag of Bricks" Bulk Pastel Friends-colored Blocks with 27 Roof Pieces - Tight Fit with All Brands including Megablocks and Lego • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
Learning Resources Transparent Color Counting Chips Class Bulk Pack of 600 in Resealable Bag (InPrimeTime Exclusive) • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
Scott Resources 6 Piece Economy Sedimentary Rock Collection Bag • Amazon Business $10.43 1 $10.43
Scott Resources 6 Piece Economy Igneous Rock Collection Bag • Amazon Business $10.33 1 $10.33
Acerich 300 Pcs Assorted Colors Pipe Cleaners DIY Art Craft Decorations Chenille Stems (6 mm x 12 Inch) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
The Beadery 6 by 9mm Barrel Pony Bead, Royal Blue, 900-Pieces • Amazon Business $8.89 1 $8.89
Darice 06121-2-06 1000 Count Pony Beads, 9mm, Opaque Lemon • Amazon Business $7.49 1 $7.49
White Paper Water Cups, 3 oz., 100/Pack • Amazon Business $7.48 1 $7.48
Scott Resources 6 Piece Economy Metamorphic Rock Collection Bag • Amazon Business $7.46 1 $7.46
Darice 06121-2-01 Pony Beads, 9mm, Opaque Red,1000 Count • Amazon Business $6.28 1 $6.28
The Beadery 6 by 9mm Barrel Pony Bead, Green, 900-Pieces • Amazon Business $5.16 1 $5.16

Materials cost

$236.58

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $21.65

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$291.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.49

Total project goal

$343.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $343.27

2 Donors

-$110.31

Donations toward project cost

-$104.26

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.05

match offer

-$220.61

Match offer toward project cost

-$187.52

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.09

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$12.35

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

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