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Ms. Borchardt from Griffin, GA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Math Tool Kit Keeper: Streamlined Storage

Help me give my students a place to hold their math manipulatives for the current math unit.

  • $541 goal

This project expired on October 11, 2023.

This project expired on October 11, 2023.

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Ms. Borchardt Futral Road Elementary School
Griffin, GA Grades 3-5

My Project

Student storage for math manipulatives is of utmost importance as it provides a designated space for organizing and storing essential tools. Having storage specifically designed for these manipulatives ensures that students can easily access and locate the tools they need during math activities and lessons. This saves valuable instructional time, allowing students to dive into the subject matter more efficiently and engage in meaningful mathematical exploration.

Student storage for math manipulatives promotes responsibility for personal belongings.

By assigning individual storage spaces to students, they develop a sense of ownership and accountability for their math toolkits. They learn to take care of their manipulatives, keeping them organized, intact, and ready for use. This sense of responsibility extends beyond the storage itself and teaches students the value of maintaining and respecting their learning materials. Furthermore, having a designated storage space also reduces the likelihood of loss or damage to math manipulatives, ensuring that students can rely on their tools whenever they need them.

Student storage that contains math manipulatives fosters student ownership over their own learning. When students have access to their own collection of math manipulatives, they can personalize and tailor their toolkit based on their learning preferences and needs. This customization empowers students to choose the tools that they find most helpful and engaging, creating a sense of ownership over their learning process. By having control over their math manipulatives, students are more likely to feel a sense of investment in their learning, leading to increased motivation, confidence, and a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts. Moreover, personalized storage allows students to easily identify and locate their manipulatives, promoting a sense of independence and self-reliance in their math learning journey.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

650 students impacted
Ms. Borchardt Futral Road Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Griffin, GA 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

650 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
EOOUT 36pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch Puzzle Bags Zipper Bags for Organizing, Plastic Zipper Pouch in 11 Colors Letter Size A4 Size Puzzle Storage and Office Supplies • Amazon Business $19.79 20 $395.80

Materials cost

$395.80

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $27.31

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$459.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.01

Total project goal

$540.06

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