Help me give my students manipulatives and life skills to be successful throughout their lives!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Graham's classroom raised $338
This project is fully funded
My Project
The project aims to equip 8th-grade students with essential life skills through the hands-on use of math manipulatives. In this project, students will engage with various tools such as fraction bars and geometry shapes to enhance their understanding of mathematical concepts. These manipulatives will allow students to visualize abstract ideas, making them more accessible and easier to grasp. The goal is not just to improve math comprehension but also to apply these skills to real-life scenarios, helping students see the practical value of math beyond the classroom.
One key component of the project is fostering financial literacy and personal budgeting skills, which are crucial life skills for students at this stage.
Through practical applications like managing a budget, calculating sales tax, and understanding interest rates, students will learn how math plays a critical role in making everyday decisions. The use of manipulatives like play money, budget worksheets, and charts will give students a tangible understanding of these concepts, empowering them to manage their finances responsibly in the future. Additionally, the project incorporates problem-solving activities that help students develop critical thinking, organization, and time management skills, all of which are essential in daily life.
Incorporating math manipulatives into life skills education ensures that students are not only improving their math abilities but also gaining confidence in applying their knowledge to real-world situations. By participating in this project, 8th-grade students will become more adept at using math in their daily lives, from budgeting their allowances to navigating other essential tasks such as shopping or planning for future goals. Ultimately, this project is designed to build both academic success and the life skills necessary for young people to thrive in the modern world.
More than half of 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
hand2mind Rainbow Fraction Tower Cubes, Fraction Equivalency, Math Blocks, Montessori Math Materials for Kids, Teacher Supplies for Math Classroom, Math Manipulatives 4th Grade (Set of 51)
• Amazon Business
$20.99
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Teen Practical Life Skills Workbook - Facilitator Reproducible Self-Assessments, Exercises & Educational Handouts (Teen Mental Health & Life Skills Workbook)
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$43.65
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$43.65
Workman Publishing Everything You Need to Ace Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1 in One Big Fat Notebook - Grades 8-10 - Adult
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$28.19
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Creative Teaching Press - Middle-gr Math Minutes Gr 6-8
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$20.80
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$20.80
Math Bafflers, Book 2: Logic Puzzles That Use Real-World Math, Grades 6-8
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$18.43
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$18.43
Opret Magnetic Fraction Tiles & Fraction Circles 19 Sets 118 Pcs, Rainbow Math Manipulatives for Elementary School, Magnetic Fraction Puzzle Math Classroom Supplies Christmas Gift
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$16.99
1
$16.99
Adulting Life Skills for Teens: How to Money, Budget, Bank, Pay Bills, and Everything You Need to Know About Finances (Life Skills Toolbox for Teens ( ... Personal Finance and Money Management))
• Amazon Business
$14.95
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$14.95
Money Skills for Teens: A Beginner’s Guide to Budgeting, Saving, and Investing. Everything a Teenager Should Know About Personal Finance (Essential Life Skills for Teens)
• Amazon Business
$13.47
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$13.47
KUTOI Counting Number Blocks and Sticks | Montessori Toys for Kids Learning| Homeschool Supplies for Math manipulatives | Toddlers Educational Wooden rods with Storage Tray
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$7.68
1
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Materials cost
$248.12
Vendor shipping charges
$5.11
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.72
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$286.95
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$50.64
Total project goal
$337.59
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$337.59
1 Donor
-$143.85
Donations toward project cost
-$143.85
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$0.00
match offer
-$168.35
Match offer toward project cost
-$143.10
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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