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Ms. Benitez from Los Angeles, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands-On Math for Growing Minds

Help me give my students My students need math manipulatives to explore math in a hands-on way, helping them visualize concepts like place value, geometry, and multiplication, and develop confidence in their math skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Benitez's classroom raised $728

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.

My Project

My students are inquisitive, creative, and intrinsically motivated. We are a part of an urban, low-income community where resources can be limited, but their enthusiasm for learning is endless. Many have foundational gaps, which makes hands-on, engaging instruction crucial.My students are resilient and love to learn through discovery.

The base ten blocks, clocks and money will deepen understanding of math concepts, connect real world applications, and explore in a tactile, visual way.

At times concepts can feel confusing and abstract, so these tools will allow students the chance to manipulate and visualize concepts. The headphones will provide a quiet space for students to focus on learning videos and personalized instruction. My students will be able to engage meaningfully, truly take ownership of their learning, and find purpose in math concepts. I strive to build a classroom where math is not intimidating, but exciting and an opportunity to build confidence through exploration. Thank you for supporting our journey toward building strong math foundations through exploration, active engagement, and real world connections.

Ms. Benitez Knox Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

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Nearly all 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

28 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
AILIHEN Kids Headphones Bulk 10-Pack for K-12 School Classroom, On-Ear Wired Headset with Microphone for Students Children with 93dB Volume Limited, 3.5mm Jack for Chromebooks Tablets Laptop Computer • Amazon Business $77.00 3 $231.00
hand2mind Green Foam Base Ten Blocks Complete Set, Place Value Blocks, Counting Cubes, Base 10 Math Manipulatives, Teacher Supplies for Math Classroom, Montessori Math Materials (Set of 644) • Amazon Business $149.99 1 $149.99
Carson Dellosa Telling Time Teaching Clocks for Kids Educational Bundle, Judy Clock Telling Time Clock, Mini Judy Clocks, Time and Money Flash Cards 4-Pack, Telling Time & Counting Money Manipulatives • Amazon Business $55.68 1 $55.68
Place Value Write & Wipe Boards • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Geometric Foam Shapes • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Achieve It! Nickels Play Money, Pack of 100 - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $5.09 1 $5.09
Achieve It! Dimes Play Money, Pack of 100 - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $5.09 1 $5.09
School Smart United States Realistic Play Money, Pennies - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $5.02 1 $5.02
School Smart United States Quarters Play Money Pack of 100 - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $5.02 1 $5.02

Materials cost

$526.87

Vendor shipping charges

$5.52

Sales tax

$48.21

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$618.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$109.15

Total project goal

$727.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$727.65

1 Donor

-$727.65

Donations toward project cost

-$618.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$109.15

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$0.00

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