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Ms. McCusker from Baltimore, MD is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Math Activities for Pre-K!!!

My students need various math manipulatives for our math center such as "Magnetic Learning Numbers" and Best-Buy Jumbo Basic Building Bricks".

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. McCusker's classroom raised $324

This project is fully funded

My pre-k students would benefit immeasurably from fun math manipulatives in our classroom! I am a pre-kindergarten teacher in a city school in Maryland, the students I teach are 4 and 5 years old. 95% of the students in my class receive free or reduced lunch and many of the students live in undesirable homes and neighborhoods.

My students face many obstacles that may put them at a disadvantage while growing older. Some of the families do not have working parents and do not have the supplies necessary to learn and get ahead.

I have found various math manipulatives that would make learning really fun for the students! These activities will help them count, learn their numbers, patterns, and sorting skills. The activities are all hands-on and will allow students to work in small groups at centers to gain cooperation skills.

Your help can make it possible for these young students to gain the chance to get ahead in learning! At this age, every educational activity helps and makes a difference in their lives. Thank you for giving my students this opportunity!

Ms. McCusker Thomas Jefferson Elementary School 232 Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
JJ767 - Magnetic Learning Numbers • Lakeshore Learning $49.95 1 $49.95
FF286 - Magnetic Geo Builders • Lakeshore Learning $24.95 1 $24.95
VR457 - My First Picture Maker Mosaic Kit • Lakeshore Learning $19.99 2 $39.98
RA183 - Best-Buy Jumbo Basic Building Bricks • Lakeshore Learning $24.99 1 $24.99
BT751 - Bristle Builders - Class Set • Lakeshore Learning $39.95 1 $39.95
LL758 - Hook & Loop Sticky Blocks • Lakeshore Learning $39.95 1 $39.95

Materials cost

$219.77

Vendor shipping charges

$21.98

Sales tax

$10.99

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$265.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.18

Total project goal

$323.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$323.24

5 Donors

-$323.24

Donations toward project cost

-$265.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.18

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$0.00

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