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Ms. Villalobos from Salinas, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Villalobos's classroom raised $208

Math You Can Touch: Manipulatives for Young Learners

Help me give my students a variety of hands-on math manipulatives designed specifically for first-grade learners to use during math centers.

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Ms. Villalobos Jesse G Sanchez Elementary School
Salinas, CA Grades PreK-2

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My Project

In first grade, math is more than numbers on a page — it is the foundation for a child’s confidence as a learner. My students are curious, energetic six- and seven-year-olds who learn best when they can move, build, touch, and explore. When math becomes hands-on, their eyes light up with understanding. Concepts that once felt confusing suddenly make sense when they can physically see and feel how numbers work together.

Right now, many of my students are learning how to add, subtract, build numbers, and understand place value.

These are big ideas for little learners. Math manipulatives like counting cubes, base ten blocks, ten frames, and pattern blocks give students a concrete way to model their thinking. Instead of guessing or memorizing, they can build a number, break it apart, and truly understand what it means. These tools will transform our math centers into spaces where students collaborate, problem-solve, and take ownership of their learning.

My classroom is filled with diverse learners, including students who need extra support and those who thrive with visual and hands-on experiences. These materials will allow me to differentiate instruction so every child feels successful. When students can touch and move math, they build not only skills but also confidence. Your support will help create a classroom where math feels accessible, exciting, and empowering — where every child believes, “I can do this.”

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

28 students impacted 5 donors
Ms. Villalobos Jesse G Sanchez Elementary School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Salinas, CA 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

28 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Classroom Magnetic Numbers & Operations Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Jumbo Soft Dice • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Simply magic 131 PCS Base Ten Blocks for Math - Place Value Blocks, Base 10 Math Manipulatives K-3, Math Counters, Number Blocks, Math Cubes for Kids, Counting Blocks - Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd Grade • Amazon Business $22.47 1 $22.47
LEARNING ADVANTAGE Giant Magnetic Foam Ten Frames | Early Math Manipulative | 2 Frames with 20 Disks | Teach Number Concepts, Addition and Subtraction • Amazon Business $9.03 1 $9.03
Smarpau 20pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch, 8 Sizes Plastic Zipper Pouches for Organizing, 8 Colors Waterproof Plastic Document Bags for Board Game Storage, Travel, Office Supplies • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
edxeducation Transparent Counters | Set of 500 | Math Manipulatives for Kids | Assorted Colors | 3/4 in | Counting, Sorting, Light Table, Bingo and more • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
32 Pack Dry Erase Number Line Board Card Lapboard Double Sided Writable and Erasable Board Card Featuring 0-10 Number Line On One Side 0-20 On The Other for Kids Students Math Manipulatives (11.5”x4”) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$132.45

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $12.12

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$176.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.16

Total project goal

$207.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $207.72

3 Donors

-$190.88

Donations toward project cost

-$162.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.63

match offer

-$16.84

Match offer toward project cost

-$14.31

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.53

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