Help me give my students necessary math manipulative materials for hands-on small group and whole class instruction to enhance their understanding!
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Cagle's classroom raised $645
This project is fully funded
My Project
I absolutely love first-grade students because of their curiosity, enthusiasm, and eagerness to explore the world around them. They bring a unique energy to the classroom at this stage, and their excitement for learning is truly contagious. They engage in new concepts, especially in math, with a sense of wonder and determination. Numbers can be fun at this age!
The resources I'm requesting— hands-on math manipulatives such as counter coins, magnetic money, base-ten sets, tens frames, number lines, and hundreds charts —will make a significant difference in their learning by providing concrete tools to help them understand abstract math concepts.
These materials allow students to visualize and physically manipulate numbers, which is critical at their age. For example, tens frames will help them grasp and visualize addition and subtraction, while wipe off number lines will allow students to practice number movement over and over again.
My goal for this project is to help deepen their understanding of math concepts by providing opportunities for students to explore math in a way that feels real and relevant to them. These materials will allow for differentiated learning, making sure that every student can connect with the material in a meaningful way. I also hope that these tools will help build their confidence, turning math from something intimidating into a fun, hands-on experience.
What makes my students special is their unique and differing learning styles. Some need visual aids, while others need a more hands-on approach. By bringing these manipulatives into daily lessons, I can cater to their individual needs, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to feel proud of their progress. This project will help create an interactive math environment where each child can build the foundational skills they need to become confident, lifelong learners of math.
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households
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2 Pack Dry Erase Number Line Board 4”x12” Inch Lapboard Double Sided White Board Featuring 0-10 Number Line On One Side 0-20 On The Other for Students Desk
• Amazon Business
SYNARRY Wooden Ten-Frame Set Math Manipulatives for Kindergarten Elementary 1st 2nd Grade Homeschooling, Addition and Subtraction Montessori Math Games for Chirldren, Counters Toys for Kids Ages 3-8
• Amazon Business
$21.98
4
$87.92
SCRIBBLEDO Dry Erase Number Chart 9”x12” White Board Teacher Student 100 Chart for First Grade Classroom Kid Small Math Practice Whiteboard Kindergarten 1st Grade School Supplies
• Amazon Business
$7.89
6
$47.34
48 PCS Large Double-Sided Magnetic Money - Play Money for Kids for Learning, Pretend Money for Classroom, Toy Money, Play Coins for Kids, Money Games, Practice, Money Manipulatives, Class Money Set
• Amazon Business
$33.97
1
$33.97
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
48 PCS Magnetic Ten Frames - Math Manipulatives for Elementary Classroom & Kindergarten - 4 Ten Frames & 44 Magnetic Math Counters for Kids, Math Games for Kindergarten - Jumbo Magnetic Ten Frame Set
• Amazon Business
$20.45
1
$20.45
Visualize Place Value Magnetic Frame
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$19.99
1
$19.99
Didax Educational Resources Magnetic Demonstration Clock Math Manipulative, 12 inch diameter
• Amazon Business
$15.29
1
$15.29
Materials cost
$466.92
Vendor shipping charges
$5.50
Sales tax
$38.05
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.00
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$547.47
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$96.61
Total project goal
$644.08
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$644.08
6 Donors
-$314.25
Donations toward project cost
-$273.74
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$40.51
match offer
-$322.04
Match offer toward project cost
-$273.73
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Cagle and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
