The Power of Math Manipulatives: Igniting Students' Love for Math
Help me give my students hands-on math tools like base ten blocks, dry erase boards, number lines, and geometric solids to strengthen their understanding of place value, operations, fractions, and multiplication through interactive learning.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. James's classroom raised $857
This project is fully funded
My Project
I love working with my students because they bring curiosity, determination, and unique perspectives to the classroom every day. Many of them face challenges in math, but they are eager to learn when given the right tools to support their understanding. My students are special because they never give up. They inspire me with their resilience and willingness to try new strategies to master difficult concepts.
The resources I am requesting, hands-on math manipulatives, will make a tremendous difference in their learning.
Many of my students struggle with abstract mathematical concepts, and these tools will help them visualize and physically interact with numbers in a way that makes sense to them. Items like fraction tiles, place value blocks, and math games will transform lessons into engaging, interactive experiences. Instead of just memorizing formulas, my students will develop a deeper conceptual understanding of math which will build their confidence and problem-solving skills.
My goal for this project is to create a learning environment where all students, regardless of their skill level, feel empowered to succeed in math. By integrating these manipulatives into daily instruction, I hope to spark a love for learning and help my students see math as something they can do rather than something to fear. With your support, I can provide them with the tools they need to build a strong foundation in math and carry that confidence into their future academic success.
Thank you for believing in my students and helping make math a subject they can truly enjoy!
More than three‑quarters of 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
Aizweb Regrouping Base Ten Place Value,Addition and Subtraction Math Manipulatives,Magnetic Dry Erase Board for 1st 2nd 3rd Grade Student Classroom Must Haves,Math Games for Kids Homeschool Supplies
• Amazon Business
$28.99
7
$202.93
Aizweb 12 Pack Long Division Dry Erase Board Card,12" x 9" Multiplication Small Whiteboard Math Manipulatives for Kids Student Classroom Must Have Homeschool Teacher Supplies Learning Activities
• Amazon Business
$14.99
7
$104.93
Aizweb 12 Pack Multiplication Chart Dry Erase Board Card,12" x 9" Multiplication Table Times Table Small Whiteboard Math Manipulatives for Kids Student Classroom Must Have Homeschool Teacher Supplies
• Amazon Business
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
6
$47.94
Edxeducation 2D3D Geometric Solids - Set of 24-12 Multicolored Shapes, 12 2D Nets and Activity Guide - Early Math Manipulative and Geometry for Kids
• Amazon Business
$45.08
1
$45.08
hand2mind Folding Fraction and Decimal Number Line for Classroom, 4th Grade Math Manipulatives, Teacher Supplies, Homeschool Supplies, Fraction Manipulatives, Activity Guide (1 Set of 2)
• Amazon Business
$18.25
2
$36.50
Torlam 131 PCS Base Ten Blocks for Math - Place Value Blocks, Plastic Base 10 Math Manipulatives 1st Grade, Math Counters, Math Cubes, Counting Cubes for Kids Math
• Amazon Business
$24.99
1
$24.99
Materials cost
$640.28
Vendor shipping charges
$4.00
Sales tax
$44.18
3rd party payment processing fee
$9.60
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$728.06
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$128.48
Total project goal
$856.54
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$856.54
9 Donors
-$778.26
Donations toward project cost
-$685.56
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$92.70
match offer
-$50.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$42.50
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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