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Ms. Fortney from Spartanburg, SC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Math Manipulatives and Much More!!

Help me give my students more hands on activities to support their learning of math and ELA lessons.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Fortney's classroom raised $676

This project is fully funded

My Project

With 15 non-verbal special needs students, it is imperative my classroom has multiple math manipulatives for students to explore letters and numbers in many situations throughout our lessons and day. Some students have visual disabilities, so mixed media, high contrast, high color materials are necessary for them to succeed. Other students have difficulty with fine motor tasks, so large and small items where special educators can help focus on motor planning and sensory issues.

Most of these students need manipulatives and much more in order to learn about letters and numbers in our lessons!

We would appreciate your support helping us get these materials for our precious students.

Ms. Fortney McCarthy - Teszler School Grades 6-8

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.

Spartanburg, SC 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

15 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
VELCRO? 7/8" Individual Dots VELCRO? Tape, Hook, Black, 900/Case • Quill.com $119.32 2 $238.64
Lakeshore Store-It-All Craft Containers - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore What Goes Together? Activity Box • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.99 1 $27.99
Lakeshore CVC Words Giant Activity Dice • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
hand2mind Wood Pattern Blocks for Kids, Shapes for Kindergarten, Montessori Toys, Geometric Shapes, Symmetry, Shape Recognition, Pattern Blocks for Classroom (Set of 250) • Amazon Business $20.28 1 $20.28
Lakeshore Create-A-Burger Sequencing Stacker • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Kinetic Sand, 2lb Pink Play Sand in Resealable Bag, Moldable Sensory Toys, Christmas Gifts for Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
LESONG Alphabet Letters Sensory Toys: ABC Learning Educational Montessori Toys, Fidgets Sensory Toys for Classroom Calm Down Corner Autistic Anxiety Relief • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock,"Classic" 5-Color Assortment, 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91630) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
READY2LRN LACING LETTERS LOWERCASE • Teachers' School Supply $14.11 1 $14.11
Safety Walking Rope with Colorful Handles for Up to 6 Children,10 Children and 12 Children-Perfect for Daycare Schools and Teachers. • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
hand2mind Colors & Shapes Sensory Pad, Occupational Therapy Toys, Fine Motor Toys, Toddler Sensory Toys, Sensory Water Mat, Sensory Play Therapy Toys, Calming Toys for Kids, Calm Down Corner Supplies • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
READY 2 LEARN Lacing Alphabet - Lowercase - 26 Letters - 8 Laces - Threading Toy for 3, 4, 5, 6 Year Olds - Fine Motor Skills, Letter Recognition and Early Spelling • Amazon Business $12.04 1 $12.04
Shape Learning Sensory Toys for Toddlers - Textured Sensory Toys for Autistic Children, Pull and Stretch Tactile Toy, Calming Autism Toys for Boys and Girls Preschool Kids (8Pack) • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
hand2mind Ten Frame Sensory Bubble Poppers, Pop Fidget Toys for Kids, Math Manipulatives Kindergarten, Counting Toys, Fine Motor Toys, Fidgets for Classroom, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 6) • Amazon Business $6.89 1 $6.89
Astrobrights/Neenah Bright White Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 65 lb/176 gsm, White, 75 Sheets (90905-02) - Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $5.35 1 $5.35

Materials cost

$495.38

Vendor shipping charges

$6.70

Sales tax

$34.92

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$574.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$101.37

Total project goal

$675.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$675.80

1 Donor

-$675.80

Donations toward project cost

-$574.43

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$101.37

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$0.00

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