You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
Donate
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Menu
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

Mrs. Kaska from Anchorage AK is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Building Math Skills with Differentiated Manipulatives in Life Skills Classroom

Help me give my students Math manipulatives and materials to help differentiate the learning in my Life Skills classroom

  • Be the first to donate!
  • $358 still needed

expires Jun 28

  • Be the first to donate!
  • $358 still needed
Give

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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.

My Project

Math manipulatives are invaluable tools in a Life Skills classroom, offering a hands-on approach to learning that supports differentiated instruction and meets the unique needs of diverse learners. These tangible objects, ranging from counting blocks to geometric shapes, provide students with opportunities to engage with mathematical concepts in a concrete and visual manner. For students who struggle with abstract concepts, manipulatives offer a tactile experience that fosters understanding and retention.

Incorporating manipulatives into direct instruction allows us to accommodate various learning styles and abilities, allowing students to explore and interact with math in ways that resonate with them individually.

Math manipulatives promote active learning by encouraging students to manipulate objects, make connections, and solve problems collaboratively, As well as develop critical thinking skills and deepen their understanding of mathematical concepts.

For instance, when using fraction tiles to explore equivalent fractions, students not only see the relationship between different fractions but also actively manipulate the tiles to discover patterns and connections. This interactive approach not only enhances comprehension but also promotes a deeper conceptual understanding that extends beyond rote memorization.

Mrs. Kaska
Grades 6-8
  • Romig Middle School
  • Anchorage, AK
    • Half of students from low‑income households

    This project will reach 14 students.

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Mrs. Kaska is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Learning Resources Ten-Frame Answer Boards, Set of 4 (LER6645) • Quill.com $38.99 1 $38.99
PETBSNVB 1 100 200 pop it, 200 Chart Pop it, 200 Pop it with Numbers, Square Popper for Elementary,Fidget Sensory Toy,Montessori Educational Gift for Kindergarten Classroom Kids 3 4 5 Year Old • Amazon Business $8.55 4 $34.20
Base Ten Blocks Set - 121PCs Base 10 Set Learning Math Manipulative Teach Kids Volume, Place Value and Number Concepts for Early Counting Math in School or Home • Amazon Business $26.98 1 $26.98
130 PCS Jumbo Magnetic Ten Frame Set, Ten Frames Class Set, Math Manipulatives for Kindergarten, PreK, Preschool, Math Counters, Games for Kids, Magnetic Counters, Teacher and Homeschool Supplies • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Simply magic 131+4 PCS Jumbo Colorful Magnetic Base Ten Blocks for Math + Headings - Place Value Manipulatives Magnets, Math Manipulatives, Base 10 Blocks, Counters for Kids, Classroom Must Haves • Amazon Business $21.05 1 $21.05
Torlam Magnetic Fraction Tiles & Fraction Circles Activity Set - Math Manipulatives for Elementary School - Fraction Magnets & Resources - Fraction Strips & Bars • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Counting Dinosaurs Bear Toy for Kid Occupational Therapy Tool Preschool Learning Math Manipulative Counter Color Sorting Matching Game Tweezers Fine Motor for Toddler Boy Girl Age 3 4 5 Birthday Gift • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Dimple Monkey Balance Counting Educational Math Toy for Girls and Boys, STEM Toys for Ages 4 5 6 7 8 Year olds, Kindergarden Preschool Learning Numbers Toy, Kids Number Game • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
12 Pack 4 x 12 Inch Double Sided Dry Erase Number Line Board with 12 Pack Dry Erase Marker 12 Pack White Board Eraser Elementary Number Line Strips for Math Kids Students Teachers School Classroom • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
RAINBOW TOYFROG Chain Link Math Manipulatives - 240 C-Clip Chain Links & 20 Ice Cream Cards for Counting & Linking Math Games - Learning Resources for Kindergarten Sensory Bin • Amazon Business $13.19 1 $13.19
Learning Resources Mathswatters Addition & Subtraction Game - 99 Pieces for Age 5+ Kids, Educational Games, Preschool Math, Kindergartner Learning Games Gifts for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $10.89 1 $10.89
Unifix® 1-10 Stair • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
Learning Resources Transparent Counters - 250 Pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $5.39 1 $5.39

Materials cost

$254.63

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.60

Sales tax

 $3.82

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$303.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$53.62

Total project goal

$357.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $357.49

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $357.49

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Support a teacher
near you!

Explore a map with requests from teachers across the country.

View map of requests

Project Activity

Project Activity
Back to top

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Kaska and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","schoolCity":"Anchorage","showProjectRecommendations":true,"teachersOnPage":[7481884],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"AK","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":3,"name":"Middle School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"proposalId":8212671,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"completingDonationAmount":358,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/building-math-skills-with-differentiated/8212671/","verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":true,"mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":14,"teacherScreenName":"Mrs. Kaska","isEquityFocus":false,"authorIds":{"7481884":{"owner":"Mrs. Kaska","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":0.0,"proposalsOnPage":[8212671],"proposalHash":"-115394360","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":0.00,"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/136/teacher-placeholder-3_136.png","teacherHasProfilePhoto":false,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":6,"teacherChallengeId":21651128,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":7481884,"schoolCounty":"Anchorage","fullyFunded":false,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":false,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"AK","name":"Alaska"}}
Supporting teachers and students since 2000

DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a classroom in need. Public school teachers from every corner of America create classroom project requests, and you can give any amount to the project that inspires you.

We've earned the highest possible ratings from Better Business Bureau, Charity Watch, Charity Navigator, and Guidestar.