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Mrs. Putnam from Afton WY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mathematicians in the Making!

Help me give my students manipulatives, games, and storage to help us learn and grow in math!

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My Project

The use of math manipulatives in the classroom is crucial. They make math clearer to understand and more attainable. When learning a new strategy or topic, students love and anticipate using manipulatives. Math manipulatives will help to bridge the gap in my students' learning.

Help me give my students math manipulatives and games to increase their understanding of math concepts, strategies, and operations, all while having fun.

These items will increase their understanding of math concepts, strategies, and operations.

The use of math manipulatives in the classroom is detrimental to a firmer understanding of math concepts. Manipulatives make it more concrete because the students can see what is being explained. Many students rely on the support of manipulatives to help them answer more complex questions. Math manipulatives help my students gain confidence when doing their work.

This will help all students see the math and physically engage with the math. The manipulatives will be used for math games, whole group instruction, small group instruction, and RTI, as well as, during one-to-one instruction. Literacy can also be connected when students use manipulatives to create stories. The math manipulatives will provide students with hands-on learning.

Mrs. Putnam
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nasco Plastic Tangram Set • Nasco $2.34 24 $56.16
300 Pcs Watercolor Paper Sheet Bulk White Cold Press Paper Pack 110 lb 230 GSM Sketch Painting Watercolor Paper Pad for Kids Watercolorist Students Beginning Artists (10 x 13 Inch) • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
EOENVIVS Plastic Storage Bins 12 Pack Plastic Storage Container with Snap Lids, Stackable Shoe Organizer Boxes Storage Baskets for Organizing Closet Organizers and Storage, Clear+White • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Aizweb Ten-Frame Pop Board - Math Manipulative for Elementary, Math Fidget Sensory Toy, Montessori Educational Toy Gift for Kindergarten Classroom Kids 3 4 5 Year Old • Amazon Business $9.99 4 $39.96
Chart Paper Pad of 30 Sheets • Carolina Biological Supply Company $37.80 1 $37.80
Lakeshore Pop to Win! Math Game - Gr. 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Shell Education Math Games: Skill-Based Practice for First Grade - Grade 1 - Kids • School Specialty $26.99 1 $26.99
1-6 Players Shut The Box Dice Game, Wooden Board Table Math Game with 16 Dice, Classics Tabletop Version Games for Kids Adults, Family,Classroom,Home,Party or Pub • Amazon Business $24.98 1 $24.98
Wild Side Number Sense Cards: Award-Winning Deck with 50+ Math Games for Ages 4-14. Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Fractions, Decimals and More! for Classrooms and Family Game Time! • Amazon Business $22.95 1 $22.95
Hasbro Gaming Perfection Game for Preschoolers and Kids Ages 5 and Up, Popping Shapes and Pieces, Preschool Board Games for 1 or More Players • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Sums in Space an Addition Subtraction Math Board Game for Kids 5-7 - First Grade Math Games, Learning Games, Educational Games, Classroom Games • Amazon Business $21.95 1 $21.95
Melon Rind Clumsy Thief Money Game - Adding to 100 Math Game for Kids (Ages 8 and up) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Melon Rind Clumsy Thief in The Candy Shop Math Game- Adding to 20 Card Game for Kids (Ages 8 and up) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Melon Rind Check The Oven! Math Game - Adding to 12 Card Game for Kids (Ages 7 and up) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Melon Rind Check The Fridge! Math Game - Adding to 25 Card Game for Kids (Ages 8 and up) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Skillmatics Card Game - Guess in 10 Marvel, Perfect for Boys, Girls, Kids, Teens, Adults Who Love Board Games, Toys, Avengers, Spiderman, Iron Man, Gifts for Ages 8, 9, 10 and Up • Amazon Business $19.96 1 $19.96
OleFun 30 Pack Dry Erase Pockets, 10 X 14 in Reusable Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves in 10 Colors, Plastic Clear Sheet Protectors, School Teacher Supplies, Organization for Classroom Storage • Amazon Business $19.49 1 $19.49
Teacher Created Resources I Have, Who Has Math Game, Grade 1-2 (TCR7817) • Quill.com $18.79 1 $18.79
EOOUT 36pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch, 10x14inches Black Zipper Bags for Organizing Storage, Waterproof Puzzle Bag, Zipper File Bags for Board Games and School Office Supplies • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
VieFantaisie Acrylic Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder, 10 Slots White Magnetic Marker Holder, Whiteboard Marker Holder, Magnetic Pen Holder for Office, School, Home, Marker,Eraser,Cleaner Not Included • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Proof! Math Game - The Fast Paced Game of Mental Math Magic - Teachers’ Choice Award Winning Educational Game, Ages 9+ • Amazon Business $17.98 1 $17.98
Amscan Novelty Plastic Gold Coins Value Pack - 400 Ct. • Amazon Business $17.16 1 $17.16
Math Games THE DICE GAME 100 Pages of Fun Grades 1-3 • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Melon Rind Jump 2 Game - Multiples of 2, Math Game for Kids (Ages 6 and up) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Ten Fish Math Card Game - Family Friendly Educational Cool Math Games for Kids - Elementary and Kindergarten Learning Activities Help Boys and Girls to Learn Mathematics in a Fun, Interactive Way • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Lakeshore Tangram Picture Matching Cards • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
Mini Dry Erase Erasers, IHPUKIDI 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erasers Chalkboard Cleaner Wiper for Kids and Classroom Teacher Supplies, Home and Office (2 x 2 Inch) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Hi-Ho! Cherry - O Board Game • AKJ Education $13.51 1 $13.51
Scholastic Mega-Fun Card Game Math Book - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $13.49 1 $13.49
TKEJZu Green Crepe Paper Streamer 492 Feet 6 Rolls Green Crepe Streamers Spring Party Backdrop Decor for Green Theme Birthday Wedding Baby Shower Irish Lucky Day Hanging Party Decoration • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Junior Learning Addition Dominoes, Set of 28 • School Specialty $10.94 1 $10.94
Mind Sparks DiceHeads Math Game, Elementary - Kids • School Specialty $10.64 1 $10.64
Self Adhesive Dots,600pcs (300pairs) 0.78"/20mm Diameter Transparent Sticky Back Thin Clear Dots with Adhesive,Hook & Loop Dots with Waterproof Sticky Coins Tapes,Ideal for Classroom,Office&Home • Amazon Business $8.29 1 $8.29
DIYMAG Magnetic Hooks, 25Lbs Strong Heavy Duty Cruise Magnet S-Hooks for Classroom, Fridge, Hanging, Cabins, Grill, Kitchen, Garage, Workplace and Office etc, (10 Pack-White) • Amazon Business $6.79 1 $6.79
TREND Enterprises, Inc. Trend Math Splash War Addition/Subtraction, Grades K to 5 - Grades 1-3 - Kids • School Specialty $4.49 1 $4.49

Materials cost

$739.12

Vendor shipping charges

 $22.23

Sales tax

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3rd party payment processing fee

$11.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$802.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$141.61

Total project goal

$944.05

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Total project goal

 $944.05

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 $944.05

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