Time, Money, and Meaning: Hands-On Tools for Growing Minds
Help me give my students Time, Money, and Meaning with Hands-On Tools for Growing Minds
$281 goal
This project expired on September 8, 2025.
This project expired on September 8, 2025.
My Project
My students are curious, bright, and full of energy. They love engaging with materials that bring learning to life, especially when they can touch, move, and explore with their hands. In our classroom, we're building strong foundations in math and writing—but we need your help to bring in the tools that make abstract concepts concrete and fun.
To deepen their understanding of time, money, and place value, my students need access to mini clocks, money manipulatives, and place value blocks.
These materials will allow them to visualize and physically manipulate math concepts, building confidence and mastery.
We're also working hard to grow as writers. With colorful gel pens and jumbo Post-it notes, students will be able to brainstorm, revise, and share their ideas in a bold and engaging way. These tools help writing feel more like a creative journey, not just a task.
With your support, our classroom will become even more interactive and student-centered, where every child has the tools to succeed and shine, especially for next year.
These tools aren’t just supplies—they’re stepping stones to greater independence, creativity, and academic growth.
More than half 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
21 students impacted
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Lakeshore Student Clocks - Set of 12
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$24.99
2
$49.98
Lakeshore Place Value Write & Wipe Boards
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$39.99
1
$39.99
Small Dry Erase White Board – Magnetic Desktop Whiteboard - 16x12 inch 4 Sides Portable Whiteboard for Kids - Tabletop Mini Easel with Cover Bag for Office Desk, Students, Teachers
• Amazon Business
Zubebe 6 Pads 11 x 11 Inch Jumbo Sticky Notes Bright Colors Sticky Pads Large Self Stick Note Pads Square Memo Post Stickies for Office Home School, 25 Sheets
• Amazon Business
$15.97
1
$15.97
hand2mind Fake Money Coin Assorted Set, Detailed Fake Coins, Prop Money, Toy Money, Play Money for Kids, Realistic Money, Pretend Money for Kids Learning, Play Money Set, Plastic Coins (Set of 96)
• Amazon Business
Taotree Glitter Gel Pens, 32 Color Neon Glitter Pens Fine Tip Art Markers Set 40% More Ink Colored Gel Marker for Coloring Book, Drawing, Coloring, Scrapbook, Journaling, Sparkle Easter Gifts kids
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
6 Pads Lined Sticky Notes Post,4x6 Inches,Super Stick it ,Bright Color ,45 Sheets/Pads, Self-Adhesive memo for School , Office & Home, Multicolor
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
50 Pieces Colored Dice, 6 Sided Dice for Board Games, 14mm Bulk Dice for Math Learning, Dice for Classroom
• Amazon Business
$6.86
1
$6.86
Materials cost
$201.16
Vendor shipping charges
$4.50
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.02
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$238.68
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$42.12
Total project goal
$280.80
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