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Tactile Problem Solving: Hands-On Manipulatives for Future Leaders

Help me give my students the hands-on tools, conceptual clarity, and executive confidence they need to master complex STEM concepts and lead with excellence.

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Mr. Slater Glen Iris Elementary School
Birmingham, AL Grades 3-5

My Project

My scholars are emerging leaders who thrive when learning moves beyond abstract formulas and onto the desk in front of them. They are energetic, analytical, and eager to master high-level STEM and mathematical concepts. However, moving straight to procedural algorithms without physical conceptual foundations often creates learning gaps. We hold students to high standards of executive precision, tactical communication, and peer collaboration. By giving them tactile tools to build, model, and explain their thinking, we empower them to take full ownership of their academic data and analytical growth.

This project introduces concrete math and STEM manipulatives—including fraction tiles, algebraic balance scales, magnetic base-ten blocks, and structural building kits—to power our math's problem-solving framework.

Using the Concrete-Representational-Abstract (CRA) sequence, students will physically manipulate tools to model complex ratios, fractional reasoning, and structural geometry before transferring their understanding to data charts and formal notation. Working in small collaborative pods, students will utilize these tools to defend their mathematical reasoning, track peer metrics, and practice tactical presentation skills. These resources turn abstract mathematical concepts into concrete, physical experiences that build lasting conceptual confidence

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

150 students impacted
Mr. Slater Glen Iris Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Birmingham, AL 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

150 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
SI Manufacturing Clearview Base Ten Blocks, Group Set, Red, 7.5x6.75x9 - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $75.97 1 $75.97
Edxeducation 2D3D Geometric Solids - Set of 24-12 Multicolored Shapes, 12 2D Nets and Activity Guide - Early Math Manipulative and Geometry for Kids | 12 Multicolored Shapes, 12 2D Nets and Activity Guide, Early Math Manipulative for Kids • Amazon Business $42.88 1 $42.88
EAI Education Magnetic Demonstration X-Y Coordinate Grid with Counters • Amazon Business $39.94 1 $39.94
Learning Advantage Number Balance Activity Set, 41/Set (CTU25897) • Quill.com $23.93 1 $23.93
Simply magic 166 PCS Magnetic Fractions Activities Class Set – Fraction Strips, Tiles, Circles & Bars, Magnetic Math Manipulatives for Kids, Perfect Classroom Learning Tools, Homeschool Supplies • Amazon Business $22.47 1 $22.47

Materials cost

$205.19

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.60

Sales tax

 $16.72

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$262.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.34

Total project goal

$308.93

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