Tools for Engagement, Organization, and Creativity
Help me give my students the tools they need to stay engaged, organized, and hands-on in their learning with storage solutions, interactive math manipulatives, Makerspace books, and technology to enhance instruction.
$749 goal
This project expired on July 16, 2025.
This project expired on July 16, 2025.
My Project
In my third-grade classroom, I strive to create an engaging and organized learning environment where every student can thrive. This project will provide essential tools to enhance both independent and collaborative learning. A storage seat will help keep books and supplies easily accessible, fostering a sense of responsibility and organization. The addition of books for our Makerspace section will inspire creativity and innovation, giving students opportunities to explore, build, and problem-solve. An iPad stand will improve my ability to project lessons more efficiently, making instruction more interactive and visually engaging for all learners.
Hands-on learning is a key component of my teaching approach, and the resources in this project will directly support that.
Fraction tile manipulatives will allow students to build a deeper understanding of fractions through tactile exploration. Smart Pals and dry-erase erasers will provide reusable tools for practice and immediate feedback, helping students build confidence in their skills. With these materials, my students will have the tools they need to stay engaged, organized, and excited about learning. Your support will help create a classroom that nurtures curiosity, collaboration, and success!
FDP Natural Birch 8-Compartment Storage Bench with Comfortable Blue Vinyl Seat (16" H); Organize Shoes, Hats, Toys - Durable Furniture for Home, Daycare, Preschool, Montessori Classroom, 14047-NTBL
• Amazon Business
$182.10
1
$182.10
Belkin Tablet Stage Stand For Presenters, Lecturers & Teachers- Adjustable & Portable Tablet Holder Designed For Schools & Classrooms - For iPad, iPad Pro, iPad Mini, Galaxy S4, Surface Pro & More
• Amazon Business
$124.99
1
$124.99
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad 25 in x 30 in White 30 Sheets/Pad 2 Pad/Pack Large White Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper Super Sticking Power (559)
• Amazon Business
$37.61
1
$37.61
Sayglossy 6 Sets Fraction Tiles Set for Math Classroom Fractions Manipulatives Math Manipulatives for Home School Supplies
• Amazon Business
$23.99
1
$23.99
Dixon Ticonderoga Laddie No. 2 Pencil - Box of 12
• Blick Art Materials
$5.27
4
$21.08
hand2mind Rainbow Fraction Tower Cubes, Fraction Equivalency, Math Blocks, Montessori Math Materials for Kids, Teacher Supplies for Math Classroom, Math Manipulatives 4th Grade (Set of 51)
• Amazon Business
$20.99
1
$20.99
Gamenote Dry Erase Pockets 30 Pack with Rings, Oversized Reusable Plastic Sleeves Shop Ticket Holders Sheet Protectors Teacher Supplies for Classroom Organization (Colorful)
• Amazon Business
$19.98
1
$19.98
EOOUT 36pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags A4 Size Board Game Storage Zipper Bags for Organizing, Plastic Zipper Pouch in 11 Colors Letter Size Puzzle Storage and Office Supplies
• Amazon Business
$18.99
1
$18.99
With My Hands: Poems About Making Things
• Amazon Business
$16.73
1
$16.73
Juvale 12-Pack Pencil Holder Trays and Organization Baskets - Plastic Caddy for Desk and Elementary Teacher Supplies for Classroom Decoration (Rainbow)
• Amazon Business
$15.98
1
$15.98
Be a Maker
• Amazon Business
$14.97
1
$14.97
How to Code a Sandcastle
• Amazon Business
$14.95
1
$14.95
The Little Red Fort (Little Ruby’s Big Ideas)
• Amazon Business
$13.49
1
$13.49
Favourde 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erase Erasers Chalkboard Cleansers for Classroom, Home and Office (Blue)
• Amazon Business
$13.29
1
$13.29
Whoosh!: Lonnie Johnson's Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions
• Amazon Business
$8.36
1
$8.36
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, Young Reader's Edition
• Amazon Business
$7.28
1
$7.28
Materials cost
$554.78
Vendor shipping charges
$18.97
Sales tax
$24.41
3rd party payment processing fee
$8.32
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$636.48
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$112.32
Total project goal
$748.80
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