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Mrs. Fuller from Gilroy, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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When I Use My Hands, I Understand!

My students need foam shapes, color cubes, 2 sets of match and learn math boards, a patterning board and number practice cards.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Fuller's classroom raised $419

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

I teach Kindergarten in a high-need community. My students come from varying backgrounds from those who have had preschool to those who have never held a pencil or been read a story prior to walking through my door. Meeting the needs of children with such a wide spectrum of abilities is a challenge I happily take on.

Regardless of experience, ALL children benefit from hands-on learning. These experiences solidify understanding and provide opportunities for practice with each skill. Unfortunately, most Math programs do not provide the number of manipulatives required to ensure that every student has ample time to practice their skills. This can be very frustrating to a teacher who wants every student to have as much time as they need to master these basic skills which are vital to their future Mathematical success!

My students need foam cubes for counting and patterning, foam geometric shapes to manipulate, peg boards for practicing basic skills such as patterning and sorting, and wipe-off number cards for numbers and counting practice. With these resources, every child in my classroom will have enough manipulatives to work with until basic skills are mastered.

Your generous contribution will enable my students to spend quality time with manipulatives and building the Math skills essential to future mathematical understanding. These materials will be used for years to come. When they use their hands, they understand!

Mrs. Fuller El Roble Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

20 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
RA838 - 1" Color Cubes • Lakeshore Learning $19.95 1 $19.95
RA804 - Geometric Foam Shapes • Lakeshore Learning $29.95 1 $29.95
JJ550X - Match & Learn Math Boards - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning $89.95 2 $179.90
FF633 - Ready for Numbers Practice Cards • Lakeshore Learning $16.95 1 $16.95
JJ568 - Match & Learn Patterning Board • Lakeshore Learning $34.95 1 $34.95

Materials cost

$281.70

Vendor shipping charges

$28.17

Sales tax

$20.42

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$343.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.41

Total project goal

$418.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$418.95

1 Donor

-$418.95

Donations toward project cost

-$343.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$75.41

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$0.00

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