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Mrs. Ballantyne from Ogden, UT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Ballantyne's classroom raised $252

Hands-On Math: Building Understanding One Manipulative at a Time

Help me give my students hands-on math manipulatives to help them build strong mathematical understanding through engaging, concrete learning experiences.

This project is fully funded

Mrs. Ballantyne Polk Elementary School
Ogden, UT Grades PreK-2

My Project

My students learn best when math is something they can touch, move, and explore. This project will provide essential math manipulatives that help students move from abstract concepts to concrete understanding.

With hands-on tools like base-ten blocks, students can see how numbers work, not just hear about them.

These materials will allow my classroom to become an interactive math lab where every student has the opportunity to build confidence, deepen understanding, and develop a love for math.

My students are curious, energetic learners who come to school with a wide range of academic abilities and experiences. Many benefit from visual and hands-on learning opportunities, especially in math. By providing manipulatives, I can ensure that all students—regardless of learning style—have access to meaningful, engaging instruction.

Research shows that hands-on learning strengthens mathematical understanding and retention. When students can physically manipulate objects, they are more likely to grasp complex ideas and apply them independently.

This project will help transform math from something intimidating into something accessible, engaging, and fun.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

30 students impacted 3 donors
Mrs. Ballantyne Polk Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Ogden, UT View local requests

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

30 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Yellow Base 10 (Ten) Blocks - Pkg. of 10 Flats • Nasco $4.87 27 $131.49
Orange Base 10 (Ten) Blocks - Pkg. of 50 Rods • Nasco $5.57 7 $38.99
hand2mind Blue Plastic Base Ten Unit Blocks, Place Value Blocks, Counting Cubes for Kids Math, Base Ten Blocks Classroom Set, Math Blocks Kindergarten, Base 10 Math Manipulatives (Set of 100) • Amazon Business $3.49 3 $10.47

Materials cost

$180.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$213.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.70

Total project goal

$251.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $251.36

3 Donors

-$232.41

Donations toward project cost

-$213.66

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$18.95

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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