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Mrs. Heithoff from Council Bluffs, IA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mathmagical Bags

My students need math materials such as dice, games, and books to take home and practice. 85% of our students qualify for free lunch. Their parents want to help with school work but need resources.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Heithoff's classroom raised $517

This project is fully funded

My Students

Didn't you love game night when you were growing up? So did I. The kids I teach don't get this opportunity. My students don't own games that teach math skills. Their parents barely make ends meet. Extras like math games and books are nonexistent in many homes in this neighborhood.

At our school students are enthusiastic about learning.

The staff here tries to meet each student emotionally, academically and physically. Kids come to school with many challenges before they hit our doors. Many are English Language Learners. Many have not had positive role models. Many get themselves to second grade every day. Many have parents who do not know how to support the learning of 7 and 8 year olds. Parents say they want to help but don't know how or have the tools to help student succeed. Math games can be a great way to build families and school skills. By incorporating literature and math games students and parents see the real life reasons for math.

My Project

I will put together take home bags for families to enjoy together. Each kit will include a book and math activities to enjoy and explore together. All materials will be provided. Students will check out a kit for a week at a time to delve deeply into the activities and literature included. The kits will cover a wide range of math skills, measurement, geometry, number sense, multiplication, telling time and learning those basic facts in a fun real life way. My hope is students and parents will learn math skills but more importantly how to enjoy each other, spending time away from electronic devices. By providing quality literature and worthwhile math activities students will have more positive attitudes toward math. These kits will also foster more mathematical skills at their level in interest.

Your donation will make a difference in the lives of numerous families and students who desperately need assistance in many areas.

This one thing can help in several ways. Our families are appreciative of the help we give them.

Mrs. Heithoff Edison Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Council Bluffs, IA 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

26 students impacted 13donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
DICE POLYHEDRA ASSORTED COLORS SET OF 10 • School Specialty Inc. $3.40 8 $27.20
GAME YAHTZEE • School Specialty Inc. $10.23 5 $51.15
DICE DOUBLE 10 SIDED SET OF 6 • School Specialty Inc. $5.11 8 $40.88
DICE SCHOOL SMART NUMBERED GAME SET OF 5 • School Specialty Inc. $2.04 12 $24.48
CARDS PLAYING S/54 • School Specialty Inc. $1.70 12 $20.40
BACKPACK KIDS 15'' CLEAR • School Specialty Inc. $7.16 10 $71.60
PENCIL MATH ASSORTMENT • School Specialty Inc. $2.04 5 $10.20
The Greedy Triangle • AKJ Books $13.22 1 $13.22
Two Ways to Count to Ten • AKJ Books $6.20 3 $18.60
Scaredy Squirrel • AKJ Books $12.44 2 $24.88
What Comes in 2''s, 3''s And 4''s? • AKJ Books $6.23 5 $31.15
The Wolf''s Chicken Stew • AKJ Books $5.45 3 $16.35

Materials cost

$350.11

Vendor shipping charges

 $24.59

Sales tax

 $23.98

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$438.93

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.46

Total project goal

$516.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $516.39

12 Donors

-$516.39

Donations toward project cost

-$438.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$77.46

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