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Mrs. Curnew from Norristown, PA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Math Manipulative Storage

Help me give my students a cubby storage unit for organized and easy-to-access shelves for our math manipulatives!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Curnew's classroom raised $751

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Math manipulatives play a crucial role in fifth grade classrooms by providing tangible tools that help students grasp abstract mathematical concepts. These hands-on materials, such as counters, geometric shapes, or number lines, offer a concrete representation of mathematical ideas, making them more accessible and engaging for students. In a fifth grade setting, where students are introduced to more complex mathematical concepts, manipulatives serve as visual aids that enhance understanding and foster a deeper conceptual foundation.

Easy access to math manipulatives encourages active learning and exploration.

This storage system will allow students to gather items whenever they need them! When students can readily use these tools, they are more likely to experiment, collaborate, and develop problem-solving skills. Manipulatives allow for a variety of learning styles, catering to visual, kinesthetic, and tactile learners. In a fifth grade classroom, where students are transitioning to more abstract mathematical thinking, the availability of manipulatives becomes a bridge between concrete understanding and abstract reasoning, promoting a smoother transition in the learning process.

Math manipulatives support differentiation in instruction, enabling teachers to address diverse learning needs within the classroom. Whether used for individual exploration or group activities, these tools promote a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts and encourage students to express their reasoning. By having easy access to manipulatives, fifth grade students can actively participate in their learning journey, building a strong foundation for future mathematical proficiency.

Please help me provide this storage system to my kids so that they have their math tools at their fingertips!

Mrs. Curnew Eisenhower Science & Technical Academy Grades 3-5

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.

Norristown, PA 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

75 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Classic Birch 20-Cubby Storage Unit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $599.00 1 $599.00

Materials cost

$599.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$637.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$112.58

Total project goal

$750.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$750.56

8 Donors

-$388.37

Donations toward project cost

-$350.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.01

match offer

-$338.38

Match offer toward project cost

-$287.62

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.76

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$23.82

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$0.00

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