Minds-on Math: Games and Manipulatives for Mastery
Help me give my students support in deepening their math skills through interactive manipulatives and games that turn challenging concepts into exciting, hands-on learning experiences.
My 6th grade scholars are resilient, thoughtful, and inquisitive. Every day, they come to class ready to take on new challenges and grow. Despite the odds, they continue to show up and push themselves academically, taking charge of their learning and changing the trajectory of their lives through education.
They inspire me to be the best teacher I can be—to create lessons that are engaging, rigorous, and empowering.
They are not afraid to take academic risks, ask questions, or think critically. What they need now are more opportunities to apply math skills through hands-on learning that’s both meaningful and fun.
We are building a math classroom where scholars don’t just memorize formulas—they experience math. To support this, I’m requesting a variety of math manipulatives and educational games that will help students make sense of complex concepts through real-world application and play-based learning.
With these materials, my scholars will work collaboratively in small groups, applying math skills in dynamic ways outside of traditional pencil-and-paper tasks. Whether they're practicing fractions through a game, using number lines to visualize integers, or solving word problems with hands-on tools, these manipulatives will give them a chance to learn by doing.
These resources will support scholars at all levels, allowing for differentiated instruction and giving every learner the opportunity to feel confident in their mathematical thinking.
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
EAI Education Math Stacks Classroom Game, Set of 6: Grades 6-8
• Amazon Business
$68.45
1
$68.45
Didax Integer Operations Mats, set of 10, Red - Grades 6-10 - Adult
• School Specialty
$18.97
2
$37.94
Torlam Magnetic Fraction Tiles & Fraction Circles Activity Set - Math Manipulatives for Elementary School - Fraction Magnets & Resources - Fraction Strips & Bars
• Amazon Business
$18.99
1
$18.99
Elevate Prep Target Math Game | A Teacher-Recommended, Fast-Paced Mental Math Game for Practicing Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, & Division | Ages 8+
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
Proof! Math Game - Fast Paced Mental Math Magic - Teachers' Choice Award Winning Educational Game, Ages 9+
• Amazon Business
$17.09
1
$17.09
EAI Education Math Stacks Geometry Game: Grades 6-8
• Amazon Business
$12.30
1
$12.30
EAI Education Math Stacks Two-Step Algebra Game: Grades 6-8
• Amazon Business
$11.35
1
$11.35
Materials cost
$184.11
Vendor shipping charges
$3.79
Sales tax
$11.05
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.76
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$231.71
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$40.89
Total project goal
$272.60
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$272.60
2 Donors
-$0.00
Donations toward project cost
-$0.00
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